Oh, what a sad sight, <br />My cactus potted plant has died. <br /> <br />Cactus, you rise like phoenix, <br />You survive in hot low desert, <br />You flourish in cold high desert, <br />Why you have to die in my nice flat? <br /> <br />You survive gun shots, <br />You survive arsons, <br />You survive blustery winds, <br />Why you parted from a place with all the comforts? <br /> <br />You protect yourself from intruders with your thorny spine, <br />You survive human onslaught as they seek in you potent herbs and wine, <br />Your pretty flowers give me inspirations to survive when I am alone, <br />You are immortal, but why you have to leave me alone? <br /> <br />In the wilderness of hot desert or high prairies, <br />Nature provides you ample moisture to keep you succulent, <br />I did not water you for past three years, <br />It's my mistake, May be a few drops of water will bring you back, <br />I wish we could do the same to bring back our loved one by accepting our mistakes.<br /><br />Jay P Narain<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/cactus-2/
