hungry
nested atop, myrtle spurge blooms
baby birds awake; faimed at noon,
sway, seeking sun’s warm respite from spring gusts
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captivating
pear blossoms, tiny promises
hold garden strollers hostages
filling us with deep spring’s tranquility
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sound sleepers
tomato, pepper seeds planted
weeks ago; gift of life granted
seedlings’ blessed dreams under April’s full moon
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note: in the seed tray, far left, is also a new dawn redwood seedling!
kigo:
myrtle spurge blooms, warm, spring gusts;
pear blossoms, deep spring, tranquility;
seeds planted, April’s full moon
Colleen Chesebro is the host of TankaTuesday. Colleen says:
write syllabic poetry using seasonal kigo.
Tao Talk 
Nice tour of your green works and words!
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The first 2 were at fmg and the last one here. Thank you, Randy :)
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Everything is coming alive again and you’ve captured the wonder of the season well, Lisa.
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Thanks, Steve. Yes it is. Things are about to get real busy.
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Yes, my sweety is itching to get out there but it’s still too cold to disturb the gardens and sleeping pollinators.
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I never tire of seeing seeds sprout. And the blossoms are luscious! (K)
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I hear you!
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Your lovely poems express how beautiful it is when spring awakes, Lisa.
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Thanks so much, Eugi.
Also, I wanted to tell you I was unable to post on your last week’s poem at your blog. I tried at the blog directly and through news feed but couldn’t.
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You’re welcome, Lisa. Thank you for letting me know you couldn’t post. I changed themes and perhaps, that had something to do with it.
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I’ll keep trying. Maybe I’ll clear the cache on my computer and try this week and see what happens.
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I love all the pics and see that you have it started well this year in that last pic.
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Yep, I stayed within reason on the tomato plants. 10 seeds instead of 40 (that all sprouted!) last year. I bought a shredded coconut shell seed starter by mistake (Burpee, how could you!?) and fingers crossed the seedlings live. I don’t like that coconut crap.
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I never heard of the coconut stuff…maybe it will work well!
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No, it doesn’t usually. I experimented with it when it first came out and it didn’t end well.
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A beautiful set of poems Li.
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Sadje, thank you.
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😍😍😍
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Hear, hear! These are very beautiful indeed, Lisa! <3
~David
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So many good renga for this challenge. Thanks, David <3
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Wonderful, Lisa.
I wanted to start my plants from seeds this year but somehow missed my window. Next year!
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Thanks, Dale. I’ve got a close eye on them. Once they get 2nd set of leaves transplanting them out of that crappy coconut corr or whatever they call it. Truly horrible and bought by mistake.
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Gotcha! Oh dear. A learning experience! I thought it was supposed to be good! Thanks for the heads up ;-)
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Spring promises come alive in your poems, Lisa. I love them.
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Balroop, your kind comments are much appreciated <3
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I love seeing the seedlings sprout in spring. I can’t wait to follow your gardening adventures. I’m mowing the grass today. My peonies are up and I need to trim back the lavender.
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<3
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Tiny promises of pear blossoms is my very favourite line, but all lovely – exciting times coming .. 💞Suzanne
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Suzanne, glad you enjoyed the poems. The pear blossom pic here was taken at Meijer Gardens, but the pear tree in my back yard is now in bloom as well :)
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i like the verse about the garden and veggies too 💜💜
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<3 Thanks, Willow!
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Love all your little seedlings!
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Thanks! They aren’t growing as well as I would like as I bought the wrong kind of seed starter, but they are transplanted into larger containers with real potting soil so should start to do better now.
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You might remember last summer I put so much work into pumpkins and watermelons, and they all rotted.😭 Nature grows best on its own for sure.😅
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Yes, I do. And yes, it does :) The grass is doing just fine on its own lol
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