Haiku 13

Neither slow nor worm

unkind, lazy misnomer

lizard without legs

 

by Scooj

Haiku 12

 

Tender violet

drawing early Summer bees

with hands by your face.

 

by Scooj

Haiku 11

 

Russet explosions

or a swarm of sea urchins

Spring caterpillar.

 

by Scooj

Haiku 10

 

Skeleton of lace

once vigorous verdant leaf

intricate patterns.

 

by Scooj

Haiku 9

 

Miniature garden

there is so much we don’t see

because we don’t look.

 

by Scooj

Haiku 8

 

An arranged marriage

of wrought iron and living wood

finding harmony.

 

by Scooj

Haiku 7

 

Vibrant tricolor

and flanking golden flashes

majestic goldfinch

 

by Scooj

Haiku 6

 

Delicate petals

an ephemeral beacon

softly heralds Spring

 

by Scooj

Haiku 5

 

When we are long gone

you will inherit the Earth

take good care of it

 

by Scooj

Haiku 4

 

In green olive groves

concealed by the dappled shade

menacing presence.

 

by Scooj