dandelion

Carpe Diem Tan Renga Challenge Month 2017 #12 dandelion, dandelion (Ogiwara Seisensui)


Here is the "hokku" to work with today:

dandelion dandelion
on the sandy beach
spring opens its eyes

© Ogiwara Seisensui

 stretching leaf covered arms she
yawns, exhales a floral breath

©  petra domina

Thanks to Chèvrefeuille for daily prompts on 

CARPE DIEM HAIKU KAI

Comments

  1. Kim M. RussellMay 18, 2017 at 1:40 AM

    Love the 'floral breath' Janice!

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    1. JaniceMay 18, 2017 at 7:54 PM

      Great! I thought it gave a different feel.

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  2. Yamini MacLeanMay 18, 2017 at 4:39 AM

    Hari OM
    A real sense of springing life in your words! YAM xx

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  3. Gillena CoxMay 18, 2017 at 2:08 PM

    Nice, I Luv that stretching, S nice lazy mood, let Season linger

    Much love...

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    1. JaniceMay 18, 2017 at 7:56 PM

      Nothing like a good stretch to get one going.

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  4. JaniceMay 18, 2017 at 7:56 PM

    I had not thought of that.

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  5. Rosemary Nissen-WadeMay 19, 2017 at 9:32 PM

    Oh, gorgeous – an unexpected take on it.

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  6. kaykualaMay 20, 2017 at 5:40 AM

    yawns, exhales a floral breath

    It has a personality of its own. Nice way of saying it Janice!

    Hank

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  7. lynn__May 20, 2017 at 7:46 AM

    Good morning world...spring awakens!

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    1. JaniceMay 20, 2017 at 1:22 PM

      Yes, she awoke. In some places she has been a little grumpy with the tornadoes.

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  8. JaniceMay 20, 2017 at 1:21 PM

    thank you!

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  9. ChèvrefeuilleMay 22, 2017 at 2:59 PM

    The breath of nature ... really a nice continuation Janice.

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