Pond reflects Spring green
Mixed with barn red and sky blue
Fresh grass makes warm milk
Photo: Dwight L. Roth
Open link night at d’Verse. A Spring Haiku reflection for me!
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Spring
Tea and Pain
Twisted joints aflame
Hot tea makes one forget pain
Flowers bloom outside
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Ruth said this is the way it really is….
Twisted joints inflamed
Holding heat eases the pain
Flowers bloom in my heart
Photo: Dwight L. Roth
Waiting
It may seem the waiting is is driving us bonkers. We are asked to stay at home and not gather with our friends or extended family. But, instead of feeling trapped, find freedom in what’s going on all around. Spring is bursting forth in all its glory. It doesn’t wait for any virus. Count your blessings, open your eyes, and know this too shall pass.
Sometimes we must wait
For this endless train to pass
Enjoy Spring beauty
Photo: Dwight L. Roth
Shades of Red
Deep folds of silk
Cascading atop long stems
Spring snowflakes in red
Photos: Dwight L. Roth
My Geranium
Hungry Bird
I had a visit today from an Eastern Blue Grosbeak. He comes to my feeder a few times a year. I am not sure if they are migrating or just tend to stay away. I always like seeing their gorgeous striking colors. This bird was hungry. He hopped right into the cage and ate for five minutes. I thought he would fly away when I got closer to get these photos, but he kept right on eating. It was wonderful to see him again.
Blue grosbeak stopped by
Eating his fill of my seeds
Springtime all around
iPhone Photos: Dwight L. Roth
Ant Universe
The first spring flowers appear yellow gold along the creek. As I looked closer, I saw a tiny ant crawling on a petals. I wonder what drives ants. Is it simply instinct or do they actually think about what they are doing. Are they just robots of the creator, or do they like we, think beyond themselves and wonder, “What else is out there?”
Tiny ant explores
its own little universe
Spring flower petals
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Photo: Dwight L. Roth
The Close of the Day
Rain pours down at the close of the day
Thunder rolls
The storm blows through
Earth is refreshed
Lilacs are blooming…
So close I can smell their fragrance
floating through my screen door.
I drink in Spring’s goodness
at the close of the day.
Photo: Dwight L. Roth
Quadrille Monday at d’Verse and De Jackson asked us to use the word close or a form of it in our poem of exactly 44 words.
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Time and Perspective
“A time for every purpose under heaven…”
A perspective for all of us to consider…
A time for thinking…
Seems everything moves but me
Watching trees turn green
*
Tinnitus drowns cricket’s song
Tick-or-tape thoughts click on by…
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…Which time will it be for me?
Photo: Dwight L. Roth
New Life Emerges
East Wind and southern
breezes merge, calling forth life
from dead of winter.
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Photo: Dwight L. Roth
Frank Tassone asked us to write a Haikai poem that refers to the East Wind.
Spring Waters
Spring waters running
crystal clear // transparent // clean
Plants view reflections
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Photo: Dwight L. Roth.
Written for this week’s Haikai Challenge spring waters.
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