I Love Rugged Men — A Desert Fable   1 comment

Old Prickly Pear and Longleaf False Goldeneye — Image by kenne

Desert Fable

“I love rugged men,”
said the bright little flower,
stretching toward the sun.

The old prickly pear
only chuckled—

“Child, love the wind instead.
He’ll come and go,
but never cling.”

Posted December 16, 2025 by kenneturner in Capturing the Moment, Desert, Information, Photography, Poetry, Prickly Pear, Sonoran Desert, Tucson Arizona

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  1. Beautiful and gentle reflection, with the wisdom of the desert 🌵🌞 Poetry and photography complement each other perfectly! 📸✨

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    myrelar
    December 16, 2025 at 3:16 am

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