David and the Desert Flowers

The poem urges David to cease measuring desert flowers, questioning how long he will judge the marigolds by his fine veins. A storm is described as whimpering for him, while a barren land yearns for his return. The verses ask how long the lilies will be weighed by his fine veins. Orange Globemallows are noted not for burning in the sun, but for burning in his fire. The estranged Cactuses are instructed to be listened to by David. They are said to have carved his fine features. The text ends with an ellipsis suggesting further details exist in the full work. This lyrical piece blends nature imagery with a direct address to a man named David, highlighting themes of longing and physical transformation through the lens of desert flora.