after snowmelt,
the first flowers have
a special magic
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First Flowers
Tag Archives: toad
A Sage Comes Calling
Toad teaches to
nap at noon,
hop away from
worries, and
be still.
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Hobbit Hole Solace
The very best place to be
when life is difficult for me
is a hop atop Toad’s wild ride,
stalwart Badger by my side. Continue reading
Secret Folk
Deep in the wildwood,
Beneath the green leaves,
Hide a welter of wee folk.
They play tricks, keep their secrets,
Hobnob with toads and kiss dragonflies.
Tuesdays, they take tea with an elderly dragon,
Nibbling hazelnut tarts and sunshine flan.
Copyright 2014 Brenda Davis Harsham
Autumnal Fascination Haibun
Autumn is my favorite season. Summer is too hot, winter too cold, spring too rainy, but autumn is just right. When I was growing up, I enjoyed kicking leaves, walking to school by myself, hearing them crunch underfoot. I even liked to rake leaves, but, shh, don’t tell my dad. Continue reading
Friendly Fairy Tales 