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“In the empire of desert, water is the king and shadow 
is the queen.” —  Mehmet Murat Ildan, Turkish writer

For the Triolet Contrast Poetry Contest, 
sponsored by Hilo Poet

Intense thirst in the sweltering desert, yet, the emerald succulents still thrive; for surviving, often takes extra effort. Intense thirst in the sweltering desert; Then cool moon arrives, as if pressured. A beautiful, flowering cacti night, alive! Intense thirst in the sweltering desert, yet, the emerald succulents still thrive.

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Date: 1/16/2025 8:52:00 PM
I enjoy your poem. Succulents are amazing plants. Good luck with the contest.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 1/17/2025 9:39:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your very nice comment. Thank you, Hilda. :)
Date: 1/16/2025 9:36:00 AM
I still have a few cacti alive. I used to grow them from seed. Now I only admire your aloe vera.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 1/16/2025 2:58:00 PM
I've grown cacti, too, and I find them to be interesting, exotic plants, with the loveliest blooms. Thank you so much for your thoughts.
Date: 1/16/2025 9:06:00 AM
What a creative write you have here. Great/Pretty Picture. The desert flowers do not need much water to live. "Good Luck" Have a fun day as you write away..................
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 1/16/2025 2:54:00 PM
Your kind thoughts and well wishes are received with great pleasure, Paula. Thank you very much.
Date: 1/16/2025 6:33:00 AM
So fitting for the mood now dear evelyn! Ah your way with words is so very beautiful and inspiring! I love especially "Then cool moon arrives, as if pressured. A beautiful, flowering cacti night, alive!" Reminds me also of this ice moon right now! So heart warming! Just beyond profound and impeccable! Pleasure reading this gem! A fave this is for me!
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 1/16/2025 2:51:00 PM
Dear Ink, I am so happy to acknowledge your warm words, which bring smiles like the sunshine. Thank you so much for your kind expressions, and also for your fave.
Date: 1/16/2025 1:49:00 AM
as beautiful as a dream,, thanks poet
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 1/16/2025 2:42:00 PM
That is extra nice to hear, Yann. Thank you. :)
Date: 1/15/2025 4:31:00 PM
Only you could make cacti seem attractive Evelyn. The picture has a certain charm to it, but your words take it to the next level
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 1/15/2025 8:06:00 PM
Thank you for your very kind words, my friend. They make the effort so rewarding. I'm glad you liked this triolet. :)

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