In Consideration of Uncertain Similarities

LYRIC(AL) DIALECTIC(AL) 

they toil coyly 

these contrary lilies, 

enjoined to cordial furtherance 

of the sun's beneficence – 

a fortuity presumed, 

fulcrum and mortal foil, 

to beguile, reciprocal 

parable of chlorophyll 

and idle capital