Evelyn Judy Buehler Poet Triolet

Notes About The Poem

“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

Cool Duskiness

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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Hilda Greenhough January 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM I enjoy your poem. Succulents are amazing plants. Good luck with the contest. Evelyn Judy Buehler January 17, 2025 at 9:39 PM I enjoyed reading your very nice comment. Thank you, Hilda. :)

Victor Buhagiar January 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM I still have a few cacti alive. I used to grow them from seed. Now I only admire your aloe vera. Evelyn Judy Buehler January 16, 2025 at 2:58 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.

Paula Goldsmith January 16, 2025 at 9:06 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.................. Evelyn Judy Buehler January 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM Your kind thoughts and well wishes are received with great pleasure, Paula. Thank you very much.

Ink Empress January 16, 2025 at 6:33 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! Evelyn Judy Buehler January 16, 2025 at 2:51 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.

Yann Rolland January 16, 2025 at 1:49 AM as beautiful as a dream,, thanks poet Evelyn Judy Buehler January 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM That is extra nice to hear, Yann. Thank you. :)