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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
June 13, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Congratulations on your win in Poet Destroyer's "Best Blossom Design" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
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June 13, 2011 at 5:38 AM
congratulations to you Carolyn. always good to see you at the top with your entrees. A truly lovely poem
Horne Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Many congrats on your win, my friend : ) Thanks for your sweet words on my blog x
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
June 11, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Oh yEAH Carolyn this is my favorite flower.Teresa
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June 11, 2011 at 12:42 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
Hendricks Avatar
June 11, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Congratulations on your well-deserved placement, Carolyn. I like. :))
Mehta Avatar
June 11, 2011 at 7:37 AM
My congratulations on the second place win in the contest of p.d., carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
June 10, 2011 at 10:25 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.
Delacroix Avatar
June 10, 2011 at 9:47 PM
Beautifully done, Carolyn! congrats on your win in the contest! Love, Caroline.
Johnson Avatar
June 10, 2011 at 9:36 PM
Really nice Carolyn. Congratulations on your high win. Love, Joyce
Horne Avatar
May 21, 2011 at 11:08 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).
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January 19, 2011 at 7:05 AM
Yes very sweet poem!--Enjoyed--kashinath
Dietrich Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 9:17 PM
Hey, I found a real nice flower poem right HERE. What a sweet Xmas poem!
Sweetheart Avatar
October 21, 2009 at 5:54 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
Nunn Avatar
October 9, 2009 at 1:35 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
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October 9, 2009 at 12:43 AM
I thank you Carolyn for sharing such a marvelous write, I truly enjoyed the read. God's Love and Many Blessings, always,Adell
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September 20, 2009 at 12:16 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
La France Avatar
September 19, 2009 at 5:31 PM
it is really a treat at Christmas to see this plant in bloom... its like a gift from heaven..
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September 14, 2009 at 8:16 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
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September 12, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Thrilling poem.
Shango Avatar
August 28, 2009 at 1:31 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.
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August 24, 2009 at 12:40 AM
Carolyn thanks for your welcome comments.Rgds Brian
Mason Avatar
August 22, 2009 at 11:21 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!!
Stella Avatar
August 22, 2009 at 5:51 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
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August 21, 2009 at 9:55 PM
=] i like it!~
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