my desert flower

like a delicate dune evening primrose

you’ve withstood the coldest nights

standing alone yet standing tall

like an elegant mariposa lily

resistant to the waves of heat

stretching out, more beautiful than before

like the graceful golden suncup

your leaves carry no complaints

for it is your own space in which you thrive

in a place most of us never adapt to

your petals find comfort and growth

while your roots dig deep into purpose

a sensitive being in a harsh climate

yet never too frail to flourish

despite it all, you bloom

finding the will to survive your surroundings

here i find myself in forever admiration

hopeful that my essence meets your needs

never too much, never too little

for you, my desert flower