Rasitha Ranasinghe Poet Rhyme

The Desert Flower: Will To Survive

Hot sun up- beams over;
Parched earth cries- forever for water;
Wind carries dust- miles after,
And on a thorny cactus- blooms a flower.

White soft petals- glistening bright,
Waiting to look afresh- under moonlight; 
Roaming bats - come searching you at night,
And fight for life- is never so light. 

Desert, you bloom in- is a Garden of Eden;
Smile, you at sunlight- yet, forever got beaten;
Peep to your heart, to feel-if the courage does deepen,
Or is it the fear of dying - drives you against Demon?

Won 3rd place at the Will to survive poetry contest 
Sponsored by Silent one.

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Anne-Lise Andresen October 17, 2020 at 11:54 AM - Survival can be a struggle ... but often it's not about surviving ... it's about living ... - A great winning poem, congratulations Rasitha :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Rasitha Ranasinghe October 18, 2020 at 8:24 PM Thank you Sunshine Smile. Appreciate your great insight on the poem :)

Susan Ashley October 16, 2020 at 10:14 AM Your lush and meaningful imagery captured my imagination and my senses, Rasitha. Deep and beautiful poetry. Congratulations for your wonderful win.. ~Susan Rasitha Ranasinghe October 16, 2020 at 6:59 PM Happy to have offered you such an enjoyment Susan. Thank you for commenting and appreciating.

Loving Kindness October 16, 2020 at 12:08 AM Rasitha Ranasinghe, I like this poem.Congratulation on your placement Rasitha Ranasinghe October 16, 2020 at 6:56 PM Thank you Loving Kindness. Much appreciated

Linda Alice Fowler October 15, 2020 at 6:14 PM I so do love this Rasitha. The desert flowers are so beautiful, so full of life, and definitely with the will to live. Congratulations on the win! Linda Rasitha Ranasinghe October 15, 2020 at 7:08 PM Thank you, for your generous comment Linda. Appreciate it.

Silent One October 15, 2020 at 12:45 PM Congratulations on your placement in the contest... Rasitha Ranasinghe October 15, 2020 at 7:09 PM Thank you Silent One. It's really encouraging.

Newton Ranaweera October 15, 2020 at 12:31 PM Congratulations, Rasitha, on your great placement in Silent One's contest. Yours is an excellent write!! Rasitha Ranasinghe October 15, 2020 at 7:10 PM Thank you, Newton Arach, for your generous comment and encouragement.