Brian Strand Poet Cinqku

Sleeping Beauty

Rainfall
in the desert
regenerate the fern-
Rose of Jericho awakens
again

Note:The "Rose of Jericho" originates from the deserts of Israel, between Jerusalem and the 
Dead Sea, The lowest point on Earth. It was during the middle-ages, that Crusaders first 
found this plant. They noted its remarkable ability to be "brought back to life" after giving 
every appearance of being dead and dried. The knights returned with it to Europe, and 
sanctified the plant, naming it the "Resurrection Plant". 

 It is an ancient custom, to let the Rose-of-Jericho open up for Christmas and Easter and 
surprise little children with this miracle.

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Syed Amaan Ahmad December 2, 2008 at 11:34 PM wow dude, u rock...nice stuff man :)

John Heck November 28, 2008 at 3:07 PM As always, Brian...your words should be set to music...this Cinqku reminds me of a song sung by Tara MacLean entitled 'Jericho' - very beautiful, haunting and engrossing. Wishing you and your loved ones Happy Holidays. Peace always, John

Sean Kelly November 25, 2008 at 8:58 AM Well Prince Charming , you've excelled yourself AGAIN . A superb piece of research and presentation , as only you can . I am constantly amazed at the eloquent and diverse writings , you regularly post ..... So who knocked the Walls down ???? ...

Elaine George November 25, 2008 at 7:47 AM Brian, this is a breathtakingly beautiful Cinqku. Such beauty with such deep meaning. I would enter this one in the next poetrysoup contest. A MASTERPIECE! lainie

Carrie Richards November 25, 2008 at 7:16 AM You are a weath of information, and we thank you for sharing these tidbits with us, Brian. (When I bring some of these things up in dinner conversation, people will think I'm so well read! ...I'm not sharing my little secret, that I have my friend Brian that provides my words of wisdom! ) :) ~ Carrie

Robin L. Gass November 25, 2008 at 5:58 AM This is such a lovely poem and story to start my day with. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes, Robin

Sharon Winter November 25, 2008 at 5:32 AM Wow. I am imagining the look on children's faces of wonder and awe. Think mine would be the same. Nature's miracles, right before our eyes. A wondrous symbol. Love, Shar

Kristin Reynolds November 25, 2008 at 4:45 AM Amazing. Wow, there truly are no coincidences, I believe, and this flower speaks volumes, lovely Brian, as always, love Kristin

Nigel Fawcett November 25, 2008 at 4:20 AM Wonderful Cinqku, Brian. Anastatica, I know it well. Absolutely amazing! It seems I am not the only one with fairy tales on his mind LOL. Best wishes, Nigel