Frozen Prickly Pear

The prickly pear cactus is frozen
And the plant has toppled over
As the temperature rises, clouds cover
And the plant thaws will it spring approval
In the spring will it be a trooper
With the instinct for survival all over



(This was the morning that Cody had phone calls at three AM and he didn't wake up to 
answer them and I finally just got up. No excuse.  I should have checked my work. Sara)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 4/14/2010 5:44:00 PM
sad poor cactus!!Light & Love
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Date: 1/20/2010 11:41:00 AM
Lovely write Sara >> James
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Date: 1/17/2010 6:58:00 AM
Maybe not? but it is ok with me. How are you? I forgot to say, check my grammar, miss cum laude.
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Date: 1/17/2010 6:52:00 AM
I do love prickly pears and collected a lot when staying in Israel at Kibbutz Erez thrirty years ago. Still like its taste. Nicely written, Sara! Keep your pen always flowing!...Gert
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Date: 1/17/2010 6:43:00 AM
oops--sorry about the double post--weird since it said the first time that my captcha was incorrect...anyhow, thanks again for this poem, Sara :)
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Date: 1/17/2010 6:39:00 AM
This is inspiring, Sara :) pretty unique how you presented hope, which is even more beautiful since it makes the reader realize that we can see hope in everyday life, be it in a butterfly or yes, a prickly pear ;) Just some typos--"an extra "e" in your title for "prickly"; "temperature" and "all over"--hope this helps :) thanks for this hopeful write :)
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Date: 1/17/2010 6:37:00 AM
This is inspiring, Sara :) pretty unique how you presented hope, which is even more beautiful since it makes the reader realize that we can see hope in everyday life, be it in a butterfly or yes, a prickly pear ;) Just some typos--"an extra "e" in your title for "prickly"; "temperature" and "all over"--hope this helps :0 thanks for this hopeful write :)
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Date: 1/16/2010 9:42:00 AM
Dear Sara, there's always hope! Let's hope! Nice poem! Peace, Audrey
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Date: 1/16/2010 8:09:00 AM
Congrats on your success in John's contestSara & thanks for your welcome comments.Rgds Brian.Yes it was the same in the Holy Land in Jesus day with aramaic/hebrew and greek.
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Date: 1/16/2010 3:57:00 AM
Spring the giver of life liked this positive piece Daniel
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Date: 1/16/2010 3:37:00 AM
Very nice, Sara. Have you ever made or tasted cactus jelly made from that trooper-plant? This cold has been tough on plants. for whom I have prayed, many times this year. But God has programed in "survival", thankfully. Love to you, Dane Ann
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Date: 1/15/2010 9:37:00 PM
Very Nice Sara...enjoyed reading
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Date: 1/15/2010 4:19:00 PM
Sara, Hope your prickly pear cactus makes it through the winter...Every year it seems I lose a few of my garden treasures sigh. Thanks for sharing sweet. Love Light Patty
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Date: 1/15/2010 3:41:00 PM
Your poetry made excellent reading today Sara. Thank you for sharing. May you have a wonderful weekend filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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