Qabihah Says I Have An Odysseus And A Penelope Oleander

Dear Readers,

 I promised you yesterday that I would introduce you to my other oleander bushes. I have a shrine set up in the middle of the garden dedicated to the ancient gods and heroes from classical times when the most famous poisoners of all times practiced. Here is where the Odysseus rose in planted in the most prominent place of all.

What is different about this plant? What is its personality or rather poisonality? Odysseus is sneaky. The taste of its nectar is sweeter than the taste of all the other sap from all the other plants. That way it can be more effectively mingled with food and drink and not be detected. It is most suitable for poisonings at the table or banquet.

The Penelope plant grows in the shadow of the Odysseus plant as is most fitting. Instead of being sneaky, Penelope is subtle. Her nectar can barely be detected. It is tasteless. It is most fitting for poisonings done by stealth over a long period of time so the poison can accumulate in the victim's body before it finally strikes and kills. Penelope is patient and will prevail in the end.

So you see, my favorite nerium bushes are like people. They come in all the shades of the rainbow.

Sincerely yours,

Qabihah, Witch of Cairo
P.S. You can read more about my marvelous exploits in Dora, Lady Ware's, memoirs, Hitler's Daughter.