Vibrant colors dazzle,
nature's buzz illuminates;
With each sprouted life
another withers away
An endless cycle of
busy bee's on the job
The working man,
could learn a thing or two.
Author notes
picture prompt.
A contest entry
- Theory Of A Thistle - Overnight Contest by CarolDesjarlais.
525 points, ended August 20, 2007, 8 entries
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Comments
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Ah, indeed. At a time where no one wants a job that might be tough, and everyone wants the easy way, the thistle has lessons to teach. Soemtimes the greatest beauty in our lives is the work we do that was tough.

