Arizona

 
















land where sun and shadow dance,

symphony of extremes.


harsh desiccated air

softly scented by sage and creosote.


armored sentinels,

prickly green monoliths pierce sapphire sky


while lily-white moonflower

whispers dark secrets of divine femininity.


migrants exotic souls merge with native-born,

fiery spices tempered by smooth guacamole.


howling canines, rattling serpents

and beaded dragons mingle


with robotic surgeons, strip malls,

fast food, and silicon chips.


grand canyons, sky islands and snow-clad peaks 

solemn witnesses to the searing desert mirage.


life juxtaposed with desolation. 

mountain’s honor and desert integrity non-negotiable.


implicit song of humanity,

modernity stabilized by ancient roots.


nature’s celebration of swirling diversity and resilience.




© 2025 Bruno Talerico 


Stafford challenge 14/365.


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