Green Growth [Haiku]

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

Rise & Shine [Haiku]

canna lily blooms
catch the light of sunrise as
stems sleep in the shade.

Moving Flower Mystery [Haiku]

trailside chicory
waves on a windless day:
a long-gone cyclist?

Lily Pad Heron [Haiku]

water lilies stand
confidently, while herons
step warily.

DAILY PHOTO: Scenes from a Garden in Lusaka

Creekside Wildflowers [Haiku]

wildflowers sway
over the creek's cool water,
stirred by thermals.

Water Lilies [Haiku]

water lilies,
in the early morning sun,
stand tall & proud.

Old & Young [Haiku]

fresh white blossoms
& weathered hues of decay:
 both old & young (like me.)

Clockweed [Haiku]

full bloom clockweed
is on the clock as autumn
 ages to winter.

And Then There Were Two [Haiku]

a pair of blossoms -
all that's left on the tree:
 two blooms - side-by-side.