Tag Archives: Spring

Awakening #midnighthaiku

* From sleep to rebirth Journey to awakening Nature leads the way *

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Herald of Spring…

The first slug of spring slithered in through the door And left me a silvery trail on the floor, A creature I’d normally count as a pest, Whether inside or out, such an unwelcome guest… * But the first slug … Continue reading

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First #midnighthaiku

Beneath a grey sky A golden host awakens Breaking winter’s chains *

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Painted #midnighthaiku

Dawn light and dew drops Conspire to paint the morning Fragile flames ignite

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Cusp #midnighthaiku

Cold and starry skies Heralding a frosty dawn Waking to wonder Morning’s chill melting Caressed by winter’s pale sun Golden hearts open

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Unseasonable weather?

The primulas, I can understand. For all their delicate beauty, they are hardy little souls and are happy to flower in winter, even poking their petals through the snow. But, for the rest of my son’s newly planted garden, there … Continue reading

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Brave #midnighthaiku

* To a sunless world Defiantly determined Tender beauty wakes *  

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Hope #midnighthaiku

Barren winter’s hope Piercing the darkness with light Stars of earth shining

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Whitby Weekend: St Hilda’s Well

I dropped my companions at the next stop, the tiny, hidden hamlet of Part Mulgrave. They were to walk along the clifftops for a couple of miles… a walk I would have loved under normal circumstances… but once again, I … Continue reading

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Unseen #midnighthaiku

* In winter’s cold hand Warmth and hope a distant dream Spring grows in darkness *

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