My Christmas cactus doesn’t bloom
but instead holds its perfect green
leaf stalks up and out of its pot,
looking proud to be safe and seen.
It shares a window sill with my
angel wing begonia, leaves green
on the top and red underneath.
It, too, stands tall and safe and seen.
My cactus and begonia frame
the tall magnolia tree outside,
not quite naked in its yellow
dress and carpet of leaves spread wide.
Together they remind me to be brave,
that no matter the weather, they’re
holding their own with water and love,
here to keep the peace and clean the air.
"safe and seen" - that's the perfect spot to be in... makes me think that most of us are only one or the other...thoughtproving, Susan!
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