Dangerous Desert Rose

gorgeous desert rose
issuing poisonous sap 
a sweet succulent 

I love you so much
adoring your viciousness
danger to children

like a blowfish
you could harm my pets also
I wave goodbye now
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Rodrigues Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 3:16 PM
Something to love yet respect for its poison. Love it!
Krutsinger Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 7:37 PM
It is a gorgeous flower! Potent and poison but gorgeous!
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