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Spring

Emerald digits
emerge languidly from soil;
Winter bade farewell.

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(C) John C Michaels, February 2017

Copyright © John Michaels | Year Posted 2017

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October 30, 2017 at 5:37 PM

John, I agree with both you and John Lawless, the image of tiny fingertips reaching up to the light and warmth.., was what I pictured immediately when I read your scintillating haiku. A beautiful write John, truly enjoyed!

November 1, 2017 at 6:01 PM

Thanks very much, Susan. Re-reading these poems from a different season, helps throw a little light on these ever-earlier evenings!!! Glad you enjoyed it. All the best, John.

April 16, 2017 at 9:58 AM

...the tiny fingertips of spring reaching for the warmth. Nice Haiku John

April 16, 2017 at 11:12 AM

Yes, the "tiny fingertips" was exactly the image I was portraying! Thanks for your comments. Regards, John.

April 14, 2017 at 12:46 PM

what a lovely visual John:-) hugs Jan xx

April 15, 2017 at 6:09 PM

Thank you for your kind comments and continued support, Jan. Regards, John.

Anne-Lise Andresen

March 11, 2017 at 1:01 PM

- Beautiful, spring is my favorite John - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

March 12, 2017 at 5:14 AM

Thank you for all your wonderful comments! Much appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich

February 25, 2017 at 7:22 PM

Lovely imagery for spring!

February 26, 2017 at 9:47 AM

Thanks, Andrea, for your continued visits to my little poems!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 25, 2017 at 6:33 PM

I love love love this! 7 :)

February 26, 2017 at 9:46 AM

Thank you, thank you, thank you :). Much appreciated!

February 25, 2017 at 8:48 AM

Lovely ...

February 26, 2017 at 9:33 AM

Thanks for your comments. Glad you liked it.

February 25, 2017 at 6:26 AM

Lovely a thought and visuals as spring can not arrive soon enough. The format true to form. Well done

February 25, 2017 at 7:28 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for the kind comments.

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