Lycia Harding Poet Quatern

Little Cactus Flower

"Pretty LITTLE... :(
"Cactus' flower after they become grown ups!"

Her sweet fifth grade face is dour, peering at the plant she  cups


She asks me, at twelve, if she'll be pretty. 
"Little cactus flower," I say, "you'll be a sight to see!" She

grows more lovely by the hour


Teenage princess in her tower,  sunlight floods the room for her 
pretty little cactus flower.

Buds now bloom, where needles were


Prom night, pausing on the stairs,
she has no idea her power
Fair as the corsage she wears,

pretty little Cactus Flower...

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Sigrid Ermine September 1, 2020 at 11:04 PM Lycia, your talent is unique. Clever concept, nice, easy to consume style. To tear jerk from this minimal a piece is a skill indeed.

Paula Goldsmith August 21, 2020 at 11:25 AM Congratulations on your win. Cactus flowers are so very pretty, just like your write. Enjoy your win and day................

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 13, 2020 at 2:43 PM Wonderful. xomo Lycia Harding August 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM Thank you, PT!

Rico Leffanta August 12, 2020 at 11:43 AM Cactus flowers can be stunning, especially those that bloom at night! Aloha! Rico Lycia Harding August 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM Thank you Rico!