A desert pink
inspiration
at foot-level
a silent explosion,
surrounded by erosion.
Shadows trace like
spidering shades
give insects
bridges, blades.
The desert is sharp and crisp
Cacti fruit
prickly wisp.
Its juices hidden inside sand-bound jewels.
Abronia
Fiesta Estrellas 
Beautiful Ka 🌸💞🌸💞
Thank you, Karen 💗🙂
magnificently done , epic imagery , I see visuals as I read your verse .. it’s like a screenplay unfolding before my eyes. Love your choice of words.
Awe! Thanks! Fantastic compliments for this poem! 💗
Ah yes Mark — right to the heart of it! 💗🤗❤️🎁
My pleasure ❤️🤗
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It is a delight to see something so beautiful in such a hard landscape. But that is how smart it is, it knows it will attract everything. A great verse Ka 🤗❤️🙏
Ah yes, Mark! — Right to the heart of it! 💗🤗❤️🎁
I love this Ka, beauty and awe are all around us! 😊
Thank you, Tiffany! We have it good here, with this land. Despite the fire threats I’m reminded of the resilience of the desert and so much more. Hugs! 🙂
Lovely.
Thanks, Pam! ☺️🌸
Beautiful, Ka. Desert flowers are stunning for their beauty and resilience. Your poem captures their delicate ecosystem. Hugs.
Diana, honestly, compliments from you are thrilling. Reading your current excerpts from your book tour have me elevating you as a literary queen! Thank you so much for your comment! 💗💕💗 Hugs back! 🤗
We are so in “this“ together: life and the dramatic changes, art and the rich path of survival!
What a lovely comment, Ka. Lol. You got a smile from me this morning. Have a glorious day.
All true. 👑
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So glad i know you and get to read your creations! 🤗
A delightful poem about jewels in the sand reminding us to look closely and appreciate what may be underfoot.
Yes, thanks for getting that message. I feel like it was a good reminder for me, too! 💕💎