escaping
over the neighbour’s fence…
purple lilacs
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Heather Butler
Heather Butler began the practice of writing haiku midway through her 60th year, in the winter of 2013, and has been enjoying it thoroughly ever since. Most originate from observations and experiences in her immediate environment. Occasionally a photograph she's taken will inspire her to write a haiku.
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Your poem evokes a beautiful image. For some reason it makes me recall lilacs seen as a child, although there never was such a licac on our property.
Your poem evokes a beautiful image. For some reason it makes me recall lilacs seen as a child, although there never was such a licac on our property.
the empty lot
my neighbor labors and leaves
irises
Thanks, Merrill. I'm glad mu haiku struck a chord with you. HB
Marie Shimane, I love your haiku! It works so beautifully! HB
Very evocative poem. Love love love it.
Alison Hedlund, Thanks so much! HB
Magical haiku, Heather.
I love the ambiguity you evoke – are the lilacs escaping the neighbour's yard, or do they carry our own yearnings to flee?
Strider
I also love this one. Brought a smile to my face. :)
marion