3 Haiku

the orchids dazzle
beauty stealing air and sun
some unknown painter

puffy springborn clouds
float across eternity
so high birds can't fly

wildflowers in backyard
all grow free and beautiful
'till the mower comes
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Allison Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 4:33 PM
delightful imagery LJ, many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Carber Avatar
June 7, 2020 at 10:16 AM
Thanks Jan--and how have you been? Hope all is well in these scary times....
Mishra Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 11:38 AM
Creative imagery. Loved the 93 million miles reference :) Congratulations on your win L. J.
Carber Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 12:58 PM
Thank Aditi--that one was published by Haiku Journal, issue #63.
Onclaud Avatar
August 18, 2018 at 6:58 PM
LJ, stunning set of haiku... shine on!...huggs
Carber Avatar
August 19, 2018 at 2:21 PM
Thanks Nette, I'm glad you liked them-- they came to me as a trio.
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