everyone
gets a bow
peonies

 

Published by

LeRoy Gorman

LeRoy Gorman writes mostly minimalist and visual poetry. His most recent book, fast enough to leave this world, is one of tanka published by Inkling Press, Edmonton. More information on his writing can be found at the American Haiku Archives where he served as Honorary Curator for 2012-2013 (http://www.americanhaikuarchives.org/curators/LeroyGorman.html).

4 thoughts on “”

  1. __ Nifty, Leroy, the peonies that bow to those they see… caused this: imagined, the same words in sound, are a different sight of mind. _m

    from the bough
    eyes watch these colors fly
    painted leaves

  2. This poem conveys the subtle and ever-present spirit of haiku. By paying attention to the easily overlooked — the peonies — we return their bow.

    a tuft of moss
    brightening
    the shortest day

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