Yellow-Blossomed Prickly Pear

Jul 7

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‘Neath the Ponderosa Pine

Upon rich forest floor

Prickly pear is inclined

To blossoming once more

 

Buttery petals of sunshine

With ruby centered glee

Burst from tiny buds

Once again for me

 

Oh, lovely cactus flower

Unfurling in your snare

Of verdant needled power

Aglow within my stare

 

I reached to touch

Your lovely wispy center

Faltering oh so much

Never chanced to enter

 

Petals sent with powers

Of ruby centered glee

Held to cactus flowers

For everyone to see

 

 

 

©Kay Salady

 

http://www.naturalmoment.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Kay Salady

I write about the greatest force on earth that, I believe, lives on forever and surpasses all else. "All your poems read like I am watching an artist use words instead of colours full of feeling." ~Anon.

Posted on July 7, 2011, in poetry and tagged , , . Bookmark the permalink. 7 Comments.

  1. Shaik.Hussain | July 7, 2011 at 4:41 am

    Wonderful angel. Thank you for the lovely trip in a virtual garden. It felt like I am there with you and you are guiding me……..

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  2. charlesmashburn | July 28, 2011 at 3:01 am

    A beautiful tribute to one of nature’s most awesome flowers. When they bloom in the hill country of Texas, it is a wondrous sight to see! Nicely done, Kay!

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  3. kalahariblues.blogspot.com | July 28, 2011 at 3:18 am

    this is an outstanding piece!

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  4. Jingle | July 28, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    thanks, thoughtful entry,
    happy potluck.

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