little cactus
I love bathing in the daytime sun.
And digging my toes deep into the sand when the cold winds take over at night.
I was not always so strong.
Years ago when my prickles were still thin and weak I was so fond of the warm comfort of the suns' rays.
I knew this is what I was destined to
Adore this light every day of my life.
As the days went by the nights seemed to grow longer and the cold winds passed through me.
"Why do we need night and cold," I called out
"It is so dark and uncomfortable," I cried
Soon my arms started to rot and I was not growing.
This is not how I was meant to be at all, I thought.
The wind whistled through me and I could not support myself.
As daybreak came I was so relieved.
I slowly moved towards the sun.
I was warmer that I had remembered.
Then it struck me.
Had I forgotten?
How great is the God that keeps me alive and gives this light.
I noticed my prickles sprang out with adoration at this thought.
I kept that thought in my mind everyday for nine days.
And on the tenth day I had so much warmth and joy when nightfall came
I felt the heat of the daytime sun throbbing inside me.
When morning came I found myself blooming.
These days when the sun comes up my eyes are wide awake and my strong arms stretch out.
Thank you God for the warm sunshine, the flowers, and even the cold nights.
And digging my toes deep into the sand when the cold winds take over at night.
I was not always so strong.
Years ago when my prickles were still thin and weak I was so fond of the warm comfort of the suns' rays.
I knew this is what I was destined to
Adore this light every day of my life.
As the days went by the nights seemed to grow longer and the cold winds passed through me.
"Why do we need night and cold," I called out
"It is so dark and uncomfortable," I cried
Soon my arms started to rot and I was not growing.
This is not how I was meant to be at all, I thought.
The wind whistled through me and I could not support myself.
As daybreak came I was so relieved.
I slowly moved towards the sun.
I was warmer that I had remembered.
Then it struck me.
Had I forgotten?
How great is the God that keeps me alive and gives this light.
I noticed my prickles sprang out with adoration at this thought.
I kept that thought in my mind everyday for nine days.
And on the tenth day I had so much warmth and joy when nightfall came
I felt the heat of the daytime sun throbbing inside me.
When morning came I found myself blooming.
These days when the sun comes up my eyes are wide awake and my strong arms stretch out.
Thank you God for the warm sunshine, the flowers, and even the cold nights.