Have you ever wondered as you look at a cactus,
Staying at arms link to prevent the prickly touch.
How they flourish in the drought and void
As they grow they don’t need much.
But how do the flowers adorn the plant?
The beauty among the instrument of pain.
Yet they grown and the beauty they present
They don’t let the thorns overcome their plan
To attract those passing by to stop and look,
Regardless of the thorns that try to overcome.
Life is full of thorns along the way,
Don’t focus on their intent of pain
But keep an eye for the beauty within.
As the flowers grow brighter when receiving the rain.
Blessings along the way!
Ron
I really LOVE this writing, and this is so strange. There was a lady I used to know and had the most thorn-like personality and always said cutting things to me, so one day I gave her a flowering cactus, and I wrote on my card, “There is beauty even in that which has thorns.” So you can imagine how appreciative I am of your writing. It definitely means a lot to me. Thank you so kindly and I wish you the best of everything, whichever holidays or celebration you participate in this time of year. Peace and blessings always, Anne
That’s fantastic Anne. Thank you so much for your comments. That also means a lot to me. You are so right – we just have to work through the rough and sticky parts to see the beauty sometimes. In the end – I think it’s worth it; although I have a long way to go to actually accomplish this. 🙂
Beautiful poem, Ronin.
Thanks so much Bill. 🙂
So lovely!
Thank you very much. 😊
My pleasure!
What a lovely poem 🙂 Cacti in bloom are indeed beautiful!
Lovely poem, uplifting and inspiring! Loved it’
Awww, thank you and bless you Tanya. I appreciate the kind remarks. 😊
It’s a beautiful poem, motivating! You are a great poet in making 🙂
Thank you. I welcome your training. 😊
I am too old to train you my young lad too old now! Sigh
Never. Thanks for the young compliment. 😀
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I love your poem, Ronin. It’s fabulous. Congratulations!
I have just suscribed to your blog 🙂
Thank you so much Maite. I appreciate it. 🙂
So true and well expressed.
Thank you Ally. 😊
This makes me think about some persons, too.
Very beautiful poem, Ronin! 🙂
Awww, thank you Katherine. 😊
Really wonderful and inspiring!
Liked it so much. Congratulations!
Beautiful and inspiring!
Thank you so much. 🙂
This is so beautiful!❤️
awww, thank you so much. 🙂