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The Cactus

Fleshy stems Pointed thorns No leaves Watery stems Jelly-like Abundant growths Piled up like a statue Prickly thorns Weapons for the invaders Flowers only emerge in old age A stunt surprise For men's ignorance Who are a land king But not a desert king

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