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Lawn Flowers

violets sleeping
hibernate under brown leaves
awaken in spring

waiting for April
beneath layers of ice and snow
dandelions, too

written September 5, 2021

flowernaturesleepwinterhaiku

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Sotto Poet

September 6, 2021 at 10:37 AM

Lovely Haiku, Milton. I'm delighted to see the roses blooming in the spring, as well as the dandelions, which are frequently mocked. They're quite lovely.

L Milton Hankins

September 6, 2021 at 5:06 PM

I'm glad you feel that way, because I enjoy seeing these "wild" flowers, too.

Tom Cunningham

September 6, 2021 at 8:26 AM

Lovely to see the flowers awaken in springtime, even the dandelions who get a bad press, I think they're very colourful. Tom

L Milton Hankins

September 6, 2021 at 10:05 AM

Thanks, Tom, for your thoughtful comment. They also have many uses from salads, teas, and wine!

Jan Allison

September 6, 2021 at 4:24 AM

lovely haiku Milton but can the dandelions go into permanent hibernation please, they do not seem to sleep just spread their seeds in my garden and lawn lol:-( hugs Jan xx

L Milton Hankins

September 6, 2021 at 10:06 AM

Now, now, Jan. Pluck them and make some dandelion wine or some jelly. You'll appreciate them a little more. Thanks for your read and your thoughtful comment.

Delice Arleen Skelly

September 6, 2021 at 3:07 AM

Reflecting on hibernation and the beauty that sleeps the winter away. And the much maligned dandelion is also remembered....Delice

L Milton Hankins

September 6, 2021 at 10:07 AM

Thank you so much, Delice. Frankly, I find the yellow blooms a welcome sign of coming spring and summer. I don't mind if they're sprinkled throughout my lawn at all.