Category: 1. Haiku

Willow storm

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In the stillest air

catkins shed their fluffy seeds

carpeting the path

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by Scooj

Connecting with nature

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Global bio-blitz

city nature challenge and

iNaturalist

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by Scooj

* this long weekend is the city nature challenge. An opportunity for citizens to photograph and record species they see, all done through the iNaturalist app. In short, the city with the most species recorded from 29 April to 2 May wins. A great way to engage with and look out for nature.

https://citynaturechallenge.org/

Admin

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One day holiday

insurance, tax, paying bills

now I need a break

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by Scooj

Speckled Wood

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Long overwintered

breaking cover in the spring

seeking sun and warmth

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Holly Blue

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Small and delicate

motionless in the sunshine

a precious moment

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by Scooj

Good fortune

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When it goes your way

it makes up for those moments

of disappointment

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by Scooj

War crimes

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In Mariupol

where Ukrainian fighters

stick it out, until…

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by Scooj

Managing expectations

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Struggling Arsenal

play a resurgent Chelsea

I predict a rout

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by Scooj

Liar

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With faux contrition

PM Johnson fools no one

only cronies fawn

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by Scooj

Holiday hunting

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Searching for that gem

matching our criteria

doubt its existence

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by Scooj