Monday, February 23, 2015

The flower (Three Haiku, Two Tanka)

Dark clouds growl at you
Hurtling you through the sky
Different greys swirl

One flower, tall
Standing proudly and straight
Unwilling to bend

Flit and fly, come close
That flower whispers to me
Beating hard, I land

Cautiously I sway
Gently, gently I whisper
Why did you call me
Why wish to talk to me now
What can I do for beauty

The grass surrounds her  
Protecting her, like a brother
Wishing and waiting
Hopes that she won't ever fall
She will forever stand tall


j.h.

1 comment:

Debbie Frampton said...

I love the metaphorical depth.