Oh, Christmas cactus
within your lovely space,
you chase away the cold winter winds.
Among your red blooms,
I recall the past seasons
when our family gathered
for the Christmas dinner
and unwrapped presents
before the flaming fireplace.
The cactus! The cactus!
Come give the cactus a song.
I caress your satin buds,
laugh, and sing carols.
Oh, Christmas cactus!
How do you know
to bloom on His birthday?
--Brenda Kay Ledford
I wish all my blogger friends a blessed Christmas overflowing with peace and joy!
Brenda
5 comments:
Is this blooming in your home? It's absolutely beautiful! We were gifted with a poinsettia, but I like the cactus much better. ;) I need to get a cutting from my daughter (but I think hers bloomed at Thanksgiving). Thank you for being such a dear friend over these months when I haven't blogged.
Beautiful plant. Those flowers always remind me of orchids. Merry Christmas to you.
Beautiful Christmas cactus! How I love them. Yours are a lot prettier than mine! I like your poem, too, as always! Merry Christmas!
Such a lovely plant and wishes!
Wishing you a blessed new year!
Hello,
Lovely poem, The Christmas Cactus is a beautiful plant and pretty blooms.
Happy New Year to you and your family! Have a great day!
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