Cowslips
A simple haiku for a D.J. Reddall challenge
You scatter yourself;
Pale stalked drops, sunny with warmth,
Randomness delights.
This haiku was written in response to a challenge from D.J. Reddall whose work you can check out here:
He is a master of many form but his particular forté is the sonnet.
The challenge was simple enough - take a theme of your choosing and a strict form, if you like, and write something.
About the Creator
Rachel Deeming
Mum, blogger, crafter, reviewer, writer, traveller: I love to write and I am not limited by form. Here, you will find stories, articles, opinion pieces, poems, all of which reflect me: who I am, what I love, what I feel, how I view things.
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Comments (3)
Great last line! A simply delightful haiku!
There is something kinda fresh, springy and just lovely about this, chum, well done. Also didn't know about DJ's challenge. I love his work that I've read and love a good challenge.
Not me thinking cowslips are when they have nipslips, or in this case, teatslips 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Loved your beautiful Haiku!