Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Haiku



tulips aplenty
more than I hoped
more than I planted



soft dampness
the silken feel of spring 
on my arms


a gentle breeze
tickling my senses
first peonies

Kukai
Chrysanthemum
Cattails

2 comments:

littlemancat said...

Lovely, Adelaide. And how I love peonies! That scent! I once bought a face cream because it had Imperial Peony as an ingredient - couldn't resist that image. Shades of Heian court ladies...
Hoping your Spring is joyful,
Mary

Adelaide said...

Thank you, Mary. Peonies and lilacs. . . spring at its best.

Adelaide

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