before the namesake-d day
the cactus can’t resist
an early gift
Early
Form’s Fragility
delicate intricacy
each part
depending on the next
Joy
new eyes saw
a giving world’s
abundance of blessings
The Christmas Cactus’ February Gift
I ride
a raft of color
in winter’s sea of grey
Hallelujah
to bloom
in the winter sun
is to rejoice