summer stained fingers
leaving me kissed and wanted
drowning in honey
***
no...not even spring, a snowstorm in the wings
sure to bury us all weekend
and i can't take my eyes off this flame orange
wheelbarrow laden with honey.
suddenly i am lying in a field of sun warm flowers,
the breeze is soft, welcome.
and the bees...
a steady drone of promise.
welcome to haiku my heart
where lovers of simple words from all
over the world return each friday to haiku
and more importantly, to each other.
thank you for being here and brightening my moment.
kissed and wanted and drowning in honey-
how beautiful.
It is supposed to snow here in San Francisco too!
Weird- I would much rather enjoy warm honey and sunshine.
Posted by: Deann | February 24, 2011 at 10:36 PM
Thank you for brightening my moment too. Sending a big hug and lots of love.
Posted by: Grammy E | February 24, 2011 at 10:37 PM
This is so sweet.....
Lovely post. Thanks.
Wonderful HMH thingie. Thanks again.
Have a great weekend, Boonie
Posted by: Boonie | February 24, 2011 at 11:05 PM
Rebecca,
I am reminded by your sweet and honey'd post of the Secret Life of Bees and your talk of the long winter and the dream of Spring and a field of Sun Warm flowers reminds me of the heroine's wonderful line when she realizes that she,like the bees, has been living in a contained situation for way too long, and she, like the bees, has always had the possibility for both freedom and release right in front of her. "Lily Melissa~Your Jar is Open!"
Posted by: Noelle | February 25, 2011 at 12:19 AM
P.S.
Just wanted to say I love you because I didn't say that in the last comment.
xoxo,
Noelle
Posted by: Noelle | February 25, 2011 at 12:20 AM
So mouth watering! Where is that picture from? I can see why you would want to stare at it in the face of all the snow. Stay warm-and sweet! x
Posted by: Sarah | February 25, 2011 at 03:07 AM
yummy and soul warming - so lovely to see and carry with me today! I will be back to see all the other lovely haikus.
Posted by: tami | February 25, 2011 at 04:05 AM
Can't wait until they're busy buzzing around my lavender, the dogs trying to catch them and me being concerned they'll get stung on the nose!
Such is the cycle of life and all the sweeter now I share sweet nectar here!
Love to you Rebecca
Sue x
Posted by: Sue fox | February 25, 2011 at 04:53 AM
Honey, YUM!!! Such a sweet post with the promise of warmth for upcoming days. Hugs, Rebecca, on this Haiku Friday! :)Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn | February 25, 2011 at 05:40 AM
drowning in honey and sunshine with you would set the world on fire! Come see my sunny world
Posted by: deb taylor | February 25, 2011 at 06:40 AM
Reminds me of one of my favorite Taj Mahal songs, "Queen Bee". Also of my favortie recent Taj Mahal moment.
We might be in some rain out here on the coast. Winter roaring as it has to leave soon, so the circle can continue. All good.
I gotta start using honey a little more often, that looks so good!
Peace, Love and Hugs
Posted by: spadoman | February 25, 2011 at 06:45 AM
Warm as honey here.
The trees burst with every bud
Every day new life.
Posted by: Ms. Moon | February 25, 2011 at 07:05 AM
your sweetness shines thru
whilst i did swipe some for me.
hope you do not mind.
Posted by: somepinkflowers | February 25, 2011 at 08:00 AM
Brilliant sweet message of hope.
xx
Posted by: gemma | February 25, 2011 at 08:11 AM
this is such a sweetly summer-rich haiku. i've been a bit haiku-dry these days... but still enjoying yours : )
Posted by: Leslie | February 25, 2011 at 08:13 AM
love the sweet honey summer feeling this gives me.
Posted by: Karen D | February 25, 2011 at 08:44 AM
honey!!!! I have never...what an incredible image. Warms my heart for sure as I watch yet another little snow squall cover us in a couple of inches.
x..x
Posted by: stephanie | February 25, 2011 at 09:15 AM
sweet amber liquid
distilled from hive's honeycombs
the regal queen reigns
Posted by: Meri @ Meri's Musings and Playing Along | February 25, 2011 at 09:31 AM
Sweet so sweet honey
Nectar gold; ambrosia tea
Petals attract bees
That was the sweetest theme for today Rebecca and I drowned in this Sweet Haiku myself :) Yummy and lip smacking!!
Posted by: Nanka | February 25, 2011 at 09:31 AM
a bit overwhelmed by all manner of cold
I am grateful to have my attention redirected all manner of warm and sweet are here as well
thank you once again...by friday, I really need to haiku my heart
Posted by: Gloria Y | February 25, 2011 at 09:53 AM
Rebecca, your imagery is just so sensuous and rich! It makes me want to luxuriate in a hot-tub vat of honey! I think how lucky we are to still have the bees; sometimes there is a fear that they are disappearing... Love, Margaret
Posted by: Margaret Pangert | February 25, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Hi Rebecca~ So sorry, but I had the same problem entering my name in Mr. Linky's "haiku my heart friday" participant list. Just No. 24 should remain (23 is incorrect and 25 is an extra). Promise I won't do it again! Love and bon week-end, Margaret
Posted by: Margaret Pangert | February 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Thank you so much Rebecca. I now have a smile. . May I ask a favor of you. My daughter entered me in a free bathroom remodel. with a local news paper. I put the link to vote on my side bar and added it to my post. If you would please vote. My daughter and I are both passing it on face book in hope of others passing it to there friends to vote too.
Thank you so much.
Posted by: Grammy E | February 25, 2011 at 02:44 PM
Lovely Haiku Rebecca!
You are very talented in your weaving of words! And compassion of others. These are the pronounced traits I see in you~
Happy Weekend~
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | February 25, 2011 at 04:51 PM
Good evening, Honey.
(Couldn't resist. Too easy. ;) )
Posted by: phil | February 25, 2011 at 07:13 PM
As a former beekeeper, I am ecstatic that you have chosen this sweet image to share with us! Thank you for the opportunity to remember the "stings and arrows of outrageous fortune" (apologies to Shakespeare!)as well as honey-drenched pancakes on cold winter mornings.
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | February 26, 2011 at 03:21 AM
overwhelming to think it's gonna be at least another 2-3 months before i can do any digging... love the sentiment, the warmth the upcoming spring sensation... thank you... can't live without honey on hand...
Posted by: ms pie | February 28, 2011 at 09:35 PM