Flower of the Day

In my garden at springtime I am always tempted to snap dried-up looking twigs. Most of the time I resist the urge only to be pleasantly surprised with tender shoots. One would think I would learn from this and leave well enough alone. But, being human each year it’s the same.The entity involved in these encounters probably just rolls it’s eyes and continue on to finding it’s way. Maybe someday.

new journey
uninterrupted
fate fulfilled

Pat R

4/26/19

For Cee’s Photography Challenge #Flower of the Day #FOTD

 

 

#Flower of The Day

Pear blossoms. This is from my pear tree. I planted it myself and it actually lived to be a tree bearing fruit. It was a big hit with the neighbors. They were helping me count how many pears we on the tree for the first time:)) 

It has been some years now. But still, every year, I am amazed!

 

every spring

right at my doorstep

living art

Pat

4/25/19

This is for Cee’s Photography for Flower of The Day Challenge. #FOTD.

NaPoWriMo

 

Smells Like Spring

My weekend is firmly in the aces column when I get to browse the farmer’s market. It has the air of a mini festival.

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it smells like spring

hyacinth and lavendar glory in
the afternoon sun

even the bees
are browsing
the farmer’s market

Pat R

4/09/19

For dVerse Poets Prompt “Ace”

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NaPoWriMo Day 9

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Cees Flower Of The Day

 

Cherry blossoms Haibun

The first warm spring day at the botanic gardens are met with a good turnout. People of all ages, anxious to bask in the beauty of the early blooms. And for whom wandering under the cherry blossom canopy is a rite of spring. So they come early to bear witness – before the blossoms dwindle and start to fall.

a life of beauty
even in its falling
cherry blossoms

Pat R

4/08/19

For Frank Tassone’s prompt “Cherry Blossoms”

NaPoWriMo   Day 8

Cee’s Flower of The Day

 

Spring Sighting -Tanka Haibun

This winter has not been especially kind to my spirits. A heavy heart loomed, most times out of nowhere. It was hard to get ahold of, or figure out why. This fueled my quest for spring which took its time getting here.Today, I spotted my first cherry blossoms! A lone tree, stands among others that still stood tall, gawky and bare. This lifted my spirits.

 

first of the season
a cherry blossom sighting
as spring takes a hold
the blossoms ripple and sway
in spring breeze, lightens my mood

Pat R

4/02/19

For Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday

NaPoWriMo Day 2

 

 

 

Spring Mingle – Tanka Haibun

It’s officially spring! Walks in the park are back on. At this point, there are hints of green poking through the wheat brown of winter. But, not a flower in sight.
The beauty of this time though is, there are still more birds than humans. And they’re reveling in the solitude.

a springtime pastime
sparrows frolic in the park –
cliques fly back and forth

in a giant spring mingle
rowdy teens too, just like us!

Pat R

4/1/19

Hobby..pastime & Play..frolic

For Colleens Tanka Tuesday

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NaPoWriMo Day 1

 

 

Spring Skies

On my way up to the mountains two days ago, winter holds on still. Snow showers made for an eerie drive. This dampened my enthusiasm for a peek at spring’s arrival in the mountains. I doubted there would be any evidence, as it turns out I was right. The property was covered in snow encrusted with ice.

bare branches
now adorned with buds
lure of spring

creek gallups without reserve
spring melt, brazen song of spring

 

Pat R

3/24/19