Ocotillo Cactus (The Devil's Rope)
Long, tall and skinny, thorns all the way around, not a leaf one
If you should camp at night on the desert floor, circle it with The Devil's Rope
A rattle snake will not crawl over it, after a night's rain it will be in full
bloom
Copyright © Danny Nunn | Year Posted 2009
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment