The modest Rose puts forth a thorn,
The humble Sheep a threat’ning horn;
While the Lilly white shall in Love delight,
Nor a thorn, nor a threat, stain her beauty bright.
“The Lilly” by William Blake [w/ Audio]
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Tag Archives: Bloom
Beyond Shadow [Haiku]
bloom-laden branch
stretches to reach beyond
the shadows... but no.
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Red Hibiscus [Haiku]
the red hibiscus
draws attention to itself,
while pointing downward.
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Morning Glow [Haiku]
a bloom falls to earth;
lit up by the morning sun,
it glows… for a time.
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Flower Fall [Haiku]
rain-laden blossom
falls… lands with a sound,
in the mud.
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Cannonball Tree [Haiku]
the cannonball tree:
blooms bright & intricate,
but never delicate.
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Summer Color [Haiku]
Sunny Day [Haiku]
blooms disheveled
by yesterday's storms,
shine brightly today.
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Dog Rose [Haiku]
one dog rose bloom
stands out from a blurred world:
still, as shadows twist.
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Bee and Butterfly [Haiku]
bee & butterfly,
drawn to the same fragrant bloom,
work in harmony.
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