Cherished native bloomHints of allspice tantalize Treat for the senses Week 18: “Peonies Bloom” by Mark S. Cee’s weekend Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
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A Renga
Colleen challenges us this week to write a cooperative poem in the form of a renga. Colleen’s hokku: an empty atticthe sound of April showersthunderous rumblings My wakiku: spring river’s vigorous danceraindrops pelting down drum beats My hokku: seaweed washed ashoreretreating spring tide at dawnshells strewn across sand Colleen will add her wakiku in theContinue reading “A Renga”
Garden Paths
Peaceful garden strollFirst spring flowers awakenTo sounds of footfall Cee’s Which Way Challenge (CWWC)
Sweet Betsy
I search through my wildflower photos anticipating a difficult time choosing which photo to use in my native spring flower post. Instead, I discover the difficulty is in finding a “native” wildflower. Little Sweet BetsyDemure natural treasureFragrant bloom displayed Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 31, 4/23/24, Part I Cee’s Flower of the DayContinue reading “Sweet Betsy”
Lenten Roses
Hiding in the shadeBetrayed by striking flowersBid winter farewell Cee’s weekend Flower of the Day (FOTD) challenge.
Black Crowned Night Heron
Sheltering among the mangroves in South Florida. Seeking quietudeSheltered from city dwellersRudely invaded For I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LIX
Daffodils
Sunny faces bloomEmanating spring itselfBringing about smiles Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 28, 4/2/24, Part I Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
Spring Day
Enchanting spring dayI rise in the tranquil dawnCool mist surrounds meSunrays warming skinCotton clouds dot deep blue skyDeft birds enter cloudsPeaceful spring eveningSurrenders to chirping frogsHazy moon tunes in Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 27, 3/26/24, Part II
Ramgoat Dashalong
Yellow alder bloomOnly six short hours of lifeBrings a day of smiles Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD) Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge – Smiles by Gerry C & Sue W
Loggerhead Shrike
Perched high in spring dawnNot known for pretty birdsongThough beauty you are Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 26, 3/19/24, Part I I. J.’s Birds of the Week Invitation LVI
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