familiar objects
in need of dusting
return to office
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Carpet
lush carpet of stars
too beautiful to step on
glowing at my feet
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Opposites
new growth and decay
synergy of opposites
two parts of a whole
#haikuChallenge21 -- Corps de Ballet
dancing in the wind
each blossom in unison —
the corps de ballet
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Eye Spy
turtles sunbathing
goose sleeping while on one leg —
nature’s eye spy game
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Thrive
unlikely locale
inhospitable for growth
yet a violet thrives
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Dandelion
observing the world
with the wonder of a child
beauty of all flowers
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Pause
a fleeting moment
petals falling like snowflakes —
reminder to pause
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Zen Moment
my moment of zen
no cushion necessary
pause, breathe, swing, repeat
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Grateful
is it only me
or are we all more grateful
to see spring this year
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Taking a Bow
the weeping cherry
does not appear to be sad —
just taking a bow
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Stand Out
be bold and be brave
wear pink instead of purple
stand out in the crowd
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Community
a cloud of blossoms
each open at their own pace
but add to the whole
#HaikuChallenge21 -- April Snow
lovely spring morning
snow covered in mid-april
new england weather
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Plum Tree
thundercloud plum tree
faithful springtime companion
never disappoints
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Lessons
essential life skills
observe, breathe, repeat again
powerful lessons
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Tenacious
despite a saw blade
tenacious and determined
to flower once more
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Unfurl
buds as well as people
wrapped tightly for protection
ready to unfurl
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Intersection
sharing energy
intersection, extension —
connected branches
#HaikuChallenge21 -- Parasols
springtime finery
parasols and petticoats
flutter in the breeze