Monoku-ku

A cold wind chilled rain Dances with a warming sun …April’s goose bumps Mushy melting leaves Replenish the earth …As earthworms daydream An Easter ribbon Adorns a Robins nest …she sits silently Trouble in paradise A gang of dandelions …flash dancing The cat grins A rose garden litter box …how thoughtful

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/20/2024 9:21:00 PM

Marvelous, John. An immediate FAVE. I am especially taken by #'s 1, 2, 4, 5. Bless your wonderful, nutty, profound soul!

Sarah Ann Jullion

Date: 4/20/2024 8:47:00 PM

Thank you for your Spring poem... well done. Love the 'the trouble in paradise... dandelions flash dancing'.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/20/2024 5:07:00 PM

just lovely array of Monokus. Writing Monokus is my favorite type of poem to write...the power and beauty in their simplicity is inspiring. Yours were truly inspiring. I especially liked the next to the last one...'dandelions flash dancing." What imagery. Well done; enjoy your evening, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 4/20/2024 10:03:00 AM

Thanks for the array of spring scenes. It brings smiles.

Ink Empress

Date: 4/20/2024 6:49:00 AM

So beautiful and so well written! I love especially the gang of dandelions line! And mushy melting leaves. How creative. Pleasure always reading your work