spring planting–
a runner of ivy
in the dog’s teeth
—JULIE BLOSS KELSEY
Wonderful 'action' haiku!!!
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Kelpies are Australian cattle dogs! :-)
running, a kelpie pup
on its jaw
a cow pat
Alan Summers
Publication credits: Azami #21 ed. Ikkoku Santo, Japan (1994)
Collection: sundog haiku journal: an australian year (sunfast press 1997 reprinted 1998)
May 31st, 2020 at 7:50 am
lovely. It is good to see that the capacity for awareness for joy and wonder in the moment is still not lost.
June 6th, 2020 at 7:55 am
Great to see you here!
warm regards,
Alan
June 6th, 2020 at 7:57 am
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spring planting–
a runner of ivy
in the dog’s teeth
—JULIE BLOSS KELSEY
Wonderful 'action' haiku!!!
***
Kelpies are Australian cattle dogs! :-)
running, a kelpie pup
on its jaw
a cow pat
Alan Summers
Publication credits: Azami #21 ed. Ikkoku Santo, Japan (1994)
Collection: sundog haiku journal: an australian year (sunfast press 1997 reprinted 1998)
June 25th, 2020 at 10:40 am
Thanks for the comments! I had to move the ivy where the dog can’t reach it. Lol