In the Desert
The cactus always faults the sky.
Sunlight cremates optimism.
Wind erasing every step
vanishes with histories.
Water? Precious over gold.
Vultures circle. Life grows cold.
In the Desert © Copyright 2021, Robert J. Tiess.
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25 word (prompt requirement). Desert brevity challenge prompt - link:
https://allpoetry.com/contest/2773156-10entries---25-words-exactly
Submitted: February 25, 2021