A Tender Shade of Green [Haiku]

the leaves that hang
out over the river are
Early Spring green.

Green Growth [Haiku]

spring rains green
the fort's horizonal and
its vertical.

Greening Rains [Haiku]

the soil is soggy
from persistent spring rains,
but, in sun, greens glow.

Green Fields [Haiku]

the rice fields 
are at their most verdant;
scent of rain.

Embarrassment of Riches [Haiku]

early summer:
birds trudge through green paddies
that they usually prowl.

Spring Dream [Haiku]

one pink-laden tree
stands amid a wall
of spring greenery.

Sandstone Still-Life [Haiku]

in sandstone canyons,
shrubs grow thick & green;
no signs of day life.

DAILY PHOTO: Scenes from Devaramane Betta

“Jerusalem” by William Blake [w/ Audio]

And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountains green?
And was the holy Lamb of God
On England's pleasant pastures seen?

And did the Countenance Divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
Among these dark Satanic Mills?

Bring me my Bow of burning gold:
Bring me my Arrows of desire:
Bring me my Spear: O clouds unfold!
Bring me Chariot of fire.

I will not cease from Mental Fight,
Nor shall my Sword sleep in my hand
Till we have built Jerusalem
In England's green and pleasant Land.

DAILY PHOTO: Scenes from Zuocang Trail