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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

Date: 12/2/2008 11:34:00 PM

wow dude, u rock...nice stuff man :)

John Heck

Date: 11/28/2008 3:07:00 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

Date: 11/25/2008 8:58:00 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

Date: 11/25/2008 7:47:00 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

Date: 11/25/2008 7:16:00 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

Date: 11/25/2008 5:58:00 AM

This is such a lovely poem and story to start my day with. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes, Robin

Sharon Winter

Date: 11/25/2008 5:32:00 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

Date: 11/25/2008 4:45:00 AM

Amazing. Wow, there truly are no coincidences, I believe, and this flower speaks volumes, lovely Brian, as always, love Kristin

Nigel Fawcett

Date: 11/25/2008 4:20:00 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