The Cholla Speaks
Poems From Desert Life
This first poem discusses the curious but beautiful balance of strength and generosity out on the wild desert.,
Chollas (Cylindropuntia spp.) are often considered weed plants as they create hazards and obstacles to anyone traversing their environs. They are, arguably, a bit too free in reproducing themselves—a broken segment can hitch a ride on anything…
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