What an anomaly this cactus
appearing out of nowhere out of place in New Jersey yet surviving winters where it manages to make itself right at home
Determined to eradicate the wild , wanton weeds I proceed warily taking precautions for protection armed with garden gloves floppy hat , sunscreen grit
A cactus has roots that reach deep into the ground to absorb water and I wrestle with the weeds ’ roots as I struggle to exhume them a blight upon my garden
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