Category: 1. Haiku

N.O.D.E.*

 

One of the finest

gifts ever received; treasures

my stepfather knew.

 

by Scooj

* = The New Oxford Dictionary of English

Heavenly

 

Delicate fragrance

hangs in the evening air

wisteria days.

 

by Scooj

Free range

.

Penned in by green fields

neat rows of cloche-like dwellings;

mud pigs on a hill.

.

by Scooj

Irritation

.

Sweet wrapper crackle

impolite in extremis

when I’m in this mood.

.

by Scooj

Nuthatch

 

Atop a tall ash

against a backdrop of blue

I catch a nuthatch.

 

by Scooj

Park bench

.

A moment enjoyed

warm May sun scolds my trousers

while Ruben frolicks.

.

by Scooj

Archetype

 

In ancient woodland

ferns unfurl and bluebells thrive;

late afternoon sun.

 

by Scooj

Funeral planning

.

My sister and I

over a cup of coffee;

time to reminisce.

.

by Scooj

May fair

.

Entranced by music

as I weave between the stalls;

community day.

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by Scooj