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Christmas Cactus Mystery

You hide away in summer When other blooms fill fields In a dark room you sit and wait 'Til Christmas time is here Is it the joy of Christ's birth That awakens a welcome stranger Do you peer out to see the light That hovers above His manger You are the only flower That seems to recognize The hope and peace in hearts And angelic carols in skies

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/13/2011 8:07:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Poet Destroyer's "Best Blossom Design" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 6/13/2011 5:38:00 AM

congratulations to you Carolyn. always good to see you at the top with your entrees. A truly lovely poem

Jack Horne

Date: 6/12/2011 10:26:00 AM

Many congrats on your win, my friend : ) Thanks for your sweet words on my blog x

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet

Date: 6/11/2011 12:45:00 PM

Oh yEAH Carolyn this is my favorite flower.Teresa

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet

Date: 6/11/2011 12:42:00 PM

Such a beautiful read Carolyn I love it when you take the time to read and comment on my life cause most of my poems are about my lfe not all but most.Really enjoyed but should've been ranked higher but congrats on this piece.~LOTS OF LUV~Teresa

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 6/11/2011 11:02:00 AM

Congratulations on your well-deserved placement, Carolyn. I like. :))

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 6/11/2011 7:37:00 AM

My congratulations on the second place win in the contest of p.d., carolyn

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/10/2011 10:25:00 PM

Yet another oldie that I recall on this fine list of flower poems. Congrats on you winning poem here. IT has a wondrous message.

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 6/10/2011 9:47:00 PM

Beautifully done, Carolyn! congrats on your win in the contest! Love, Caroline.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 6/10/2011 9:36:00 PM

Really nice Carolyn. Congratulations on your high win. Love, Joyce

Jack Horne

Date: 5/21/2011 11:08:00 AM

Yes, LOL, I've always wondered how it knows it's Xmastime - and how its buddy knows it's Easter! It is indeed a beautiful plant. Crikey - I've only just realised how many contest results I've missed (I'll be here all evening LOL).

Kash Poet

Date: 1/19/2011 7:05:00 AM

Yes very sweet poem!--Enjoyed--kashinath

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/30/2010 9:17:00 PM

Hey, I found a real nice flower poem right HERE. What a sweet Xmas poem!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 10/21/2009 5:54:00 AM

Morning Carolyn... thankxxx for choosing Finale as one of your favorite poems... I am unfamiliar with how to list another poet's poetry as one of my favorites.. would u be so kind as to reply as to the steps to take to achieve this as you are one of my favorites and I would like to post that info.. by the way, your Christmas Cactus Mystery poem is beautiful.. if only more accepted the message as u state so beautifully in your poem.. Linda-Marie

Danny Nunn

Date: 10/9/2009 1:35:00 PM

Hi Carol...I like this one, but I am a cactus fan,,good wrote...thanks for the kind comments on Skeleton...that is a word or topic, go many ways with it...Danny

Adell Foster

Date: 10/9/2009 12:43:00 AM

I thank you Carolyn for sharing such a marvelous write, I truly enjoyed the read. God's Love and Many Blessings, always,Adell

Jw Fellers

Date: 9/20/2009 12:16:00 AM

Howdy Ms. Carolyn; Great story my friend. Real words you can just munch-on a spell. Gotta go fill my cup an' read a couple more. Oh! Thanks for the kind words. JW ~ TexasCowboyIsh

Constance La France

Date: 9/19/2009 5:31:00 PM

it is really a treat at Christmas to see this plant in bloom... its like a gift from heaven..

Robin L. Gass

Date: 9/14/2009 8:16:00 PM

This is is wonderful, Carolyn. I love your answer to the mystery! It seems the perfect one. I am so lucky to have you and so many other wonderful people on this site that share their hearts and kindness and support. My spirits are actually pretty good, especially since I have come home! You have a beautiful heart to go along with all that awesome talent, dear friend! Love and a BIG HUG, Robin

Nadia Shahwan

Date: 9/12/2009 7:32:00 PM

Thrilling poem.

L'Nass Shango

Date: 8/28/2009 1:31:00 AM

Another of your beautiful and faith filled songs of inspiration ... translate your visions into love upon our hearts. Great write, my friend. Missed you while away.

Brian Strand

Date: 8/24/2009 12:40:00 AM

Carolyn thanks for your welcome comments.Rgds Brian

Sue Mason

Date: 8/22/2009 11:21:00 AM

I've had mine for a couple of years now and it has yet to bloom ... patience is not one of my strong suits but I know it will be worth the wait ... smile ... thanks for this beautiful write, Carolyn and for all your welcome comments!!

Katherine Stella

Date: 8/22/2009 5:51:00 AM

outstanding write carolyn can smell the fresh scent of needles and can see it blossum when its at its peaks bet god flourishes it for own gift thansk for sharing and for your many many visits to my site will get back with ya soon just trying to get back in the step been so busy with music career and just haven't been much into writing anymore and not sure why probably just waiting to hit a jackpot lol

Ashley Beaudre

Date: 8/21/2009 9:55:00 PM

=] i like it!~