Friday, March 9, 2012

Haiku My Heart, the blossoms return

Also published for: The Gooseberry Garden's Poetry Picnic week 27

Haiku My Heart

The blossoms return! Yes ... I have seen that. In my garden the first cherry blossom has been spotted, so yes the blossoms return ... finally Spring is coming after a long cold winter. As I walk through the park that's near my house I see the crocuses bloom and the narcissus, but also the flowering Trees are coming in bloom. It's a wonder .... I love the sight of these fragile blossoms and flowers and all the pretty colors. It makes me very happy.
Today I have written a blog about the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival it's a great festival in Vancouver (Canada) to celebrate their 40.000 cherry trees coming in bloom. You can read that blog here They have a haiku invitational to write haiku about cherry blossoms. I have contributed two haiku for that haiku invitational.

Today's Haiku My Heart haiku is about cherry trees. It's an (as I call it) an Impromptu verse, just written without a 'trigger' to write it.

ah! sweet perfume
of the young cherry trees
first time blooming


on an old branch
a young sprout of cherry
blooming again




See you next week ... for another Haiku My Heart

Blessed Be
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25 comments:

  1. carol l mckennaMarch 9, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Beautiful visuals in my head from your haiku ~ lovely photos and spring ~ enjoy the weekend ~ thanks, namaste, carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  2. MaritMarch 9, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I too am excited that trees start to show that 'green shimmer'again. Spring truly is arriving... I can do with some sunshine after the cold and grey winter. I haven't seen any cherry blossems yet though (I guess it's time for a long walk and stroll along peoples houses that I know have those trees in their garden...) Your photo as well as haiku are beautiful.

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  3. anthonynorthMarch 9, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Ah, those first blooms give a warm feeling. Nice one.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    beautiful blossoms!! I have not yet seen any here...but they must be just around the corner...I hope!
    x..x

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  5. KarenMarch 9, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Terrific haiku, I know how much you have longed to see the cherry blossoms!

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  6. LeaMarch 9, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    I love how these two haiku are bookends... young and old and the honor and beauty that springs from both. Thank you so for these words and image!

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  7. foxysueMarch 9, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    We planted one of those very slim cherry blossom trees 12 years ago when we rebuilt out cottage from rubble, it now towers alongside the chimney pot, I just love laying in bed watching the blossoms.

    Your photo is beautiful and the haiku verses match perfectly!

    Sue x

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  8. Dawn ElliottMarch 9, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Happiness abound when the blooms appear each year! Your haikus are so beautiful - what an awesome celebration that they will adorn!

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  9. LibbyMarch 9, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    I LOVE the cherry blossoms and your haikus go perfectly with them - I hope you win too! I can almost smell the cherry blossoms...

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  10. deb did itMarch 9, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    beautiful blooms! the promise of Spring!

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  11. ElleceeMarch 10, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    These haiku are lovely - I can smell the sweet scent of the cherry blossoms. I used to live on a street in Vancouver that was lined with cheery trees. This made Spring very special as they all began to flower. You have brought that picture back to me.

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  12. gmaMarch 10, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    So pretty and the promise of aweetness.

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  13. Magical Mystical TeacherMarch 10, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    I feel like the old cherry branch tonight, and I'm hoping somewhere, somehow new blooms will sprout!

    For Sister Moon

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  14. Susie ClevengerMarch 10, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    I love the image and your words. Happy Spring!

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  15. Jyoti MishraMarch 10, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    awesome visual imagery u create with such few words.. !!

    loved it :)

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  16. rebeccaMarch 10, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    i love your sweet ode to the fragrance of life. to both the new and tender just joining the song of blossoming out...and the return of the wise, weathered, familiar, loyal.
    beautiful!

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  17. HazelMarch 10, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Can I have some of that 'sweet perfume' to sweeten up my boring city apartment? :) Have a lovely week!

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  18. Terri / Cloaked MonkMarch 10, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Beautiful. I love tying the young and the old together and that they both offer gifts of growth.

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  19. Helen CampbellMarch 10, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Beautiful haiku. We don't have cherry blossoms here yet, but soon!

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  20. somepinkflowersMarch 11, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    aahhhh
    from the old comes the new.

    we do not have cherry trees
    in florida
    so thank you for sharing yours!

    ♥

    {{ all tree~sharing
    should arrive
    with such expressive poetry.}}

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  21. Mariya KolevaMarch 12, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    "on an old branch"... that sees the new blooms over and over. Great reflection!

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  22. Mark ButkusMarch 12, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Spring is in the air and cherry trees and haiku go together so well.

    Cheers,

    Mark Butkus

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  23. rchMarch 13, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    We had one cherry tree on our property when I was young, oh the sight and smell when Spring returned, thanks for taking me back.

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  24. Someone is SpecialMarch 13, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    sweet and beautiful... The results are out, Visit here to know who won the hearts of many people..

    Someone is Special

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  25. Short poemsMarch 17, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Beautiful blossoms, great shot!

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