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.
Copyright © Brian Strand | Year Posted 2008
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