We’re well into spring here in Scotland. As such, a couple of haiku to match…
Grand
From the frosted ground
Under winter’s last cold breaths,
Bluebells spring, clustered.
Green
Catkins, wind-bobbed
And lime green, before the
Summer, before fall.
*Thanks for reading, folks. Images courtesy of Spodzone and Hornbeam Arts. My recent short stories include ‘Travelling‘ and ‘Eyes Wide‘.
Matthew Richardson is a writer of short stories. His work has featured in Gold Dust magazine, Literally Stories, Close to the Bone, McStorytellers, Penny Shorts, Soft Cartel, Whatever Keeps the Lights On, Flashback Fiction, Cafelit, Best MicroFiction 2021, Writer’s Egg, Idle Ink, The Wild Word, and Shooter magazine. He is a doctoral student at the University of Dundee, a lucky husband, and a proud father. He blogs at www.matthewjrichardson.com.
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Ah, the inspiration of the seasons. Beautifully penned Matthew. Happy Writing My Friend
Thanks Goff. Nice and temperate in Scotland at the moment!
Pleasure My Friend. The weather seems to be improving here too after all the rain.
Your spring has sprung properly. How lovely. Enjoy it, Matthew!
Not before time, Chris! 😄
A very grand and green and rich pairing, Matthew! Happy Spring.
And the same to you! Thanks Annie.
enjoyed these haiku, Matthew: splendid photos !
Thanks John, very much appreciated as always.