Thursday, August 17, 2017

Reality: A Cactus Flower

Its ruby blossoms 
Glisten with morning dew 

Its thorns 
Take the heedless unaware 
Slash deep 
Draw blood 
Leave splinters in the open wound 

Remove the splinters 
Stop the blood 
The healing process must begin 

Left in 
The thorns will poison the soul 
Slay the spirit 
Kill all hope 

Poet's Note: This poem was written in 1992 or 1993. I think the inspiration was a nature documentary about the desert or desert plants. 

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