backlit by the sun
red samaras hang in pairs
wings for future flight
notches of red, stain
Dogwood's purity of white
a blue sky morning
new needles clustered
bursting buds of Tamarack
thriving in the bog
soft, pink-white petals
attracting bees to anthers
Sand Cherry blossoms
Also view: "Photo Haiku - Tree Series
Absolutely beautiful haiku and photography, particularly the "red samaras backlit by the sun." An inspiring series.
ReplyDeleteCynthia:
ReplyDeleteAlthough I appreciate your dynamic desert environment, there is nothing so enlivening as a fresh Michigan spring.
Thank you for your compliments.
Gratefully, Richard
Dad! Loved the line in your haiku about the samaras:
ReplyDelete"wings for future flight." Very cool! Then I looked up "samara" to find out more, and found this:
"A samara is sometimes called a key, and is often referred to as a whirlybird, helicopter, whirligig, polynose, or, in the north of England, a spinning Jenny."
"During the autumn months, they are a popular source of amusement for children who enjoy tossing them in the air and watching them spin to the ground."
I remember doing that with you, Father Nature! ; )
I thought you'd get a kick out of that.
Love,
Sarah
Sarah: Just yesterday morning I was teaching a four year old the "whirlybird" game. It was a key to shedding his shyness.
ReplyDeleteThanks for following WWFN.
Love,
Dad
Now I have one more reason to stay up half the night, LOL. But it is sure worth it!(I am even getting better at typing those "wobbley" works to prove that I am not a robot!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I am fat fingering the keys ,as usual...I meant wobbley words
ReplyDeleteRich:
ReplyDeleteThose Sand Cherry blossoms are extraordinary! What a magnificent blend of pinks and deep reds. Good shot!
Mary
Mary:
ReplyDeleteThank you very much. I like the way the specks of dark red anthers stand out against the soft pink petals.
Rich