Wednesday, October 9, 2013

A Prickly Poem

Hedgehog cactus, by Ron Niebrugge
Laura Purdie Salas, poet and picture book author, regularly hosts a 15 Words or Less poetry challenge on her blog.


The prompt featured on February 7, 2013, elicited this charming response from Cathy Ballou Mealey:




The blossom of the hedgehog flower


makes dainty-footed insects cower.


They turn away and grimly mutter


“I’m sure that nectar’s spiked and sour.”



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  1. Cathy Ballou MealeyOctober 9, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Aww, Joanne. Thanks for sharing the hedgehog flower poem! I actually had zero recollection of writing for that prompt, and I am so grateful that you reminded me. Must keep better track of little poems throughout the day!

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    1. Joanne RobertsOctober 9, 2013 at 2:16 PM

      'Glad to help. Your verse makes me smile each time I read it. I guess it's good for both of us that I found it among my bookmarks. Thanks.

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