small fragile virtues
bright candles on earths altar
let the light wake you
finally the long cold nights of winter
have given way to mornings ablaze with song and light.
the most delicate flowers raise their heads
above the now warming earth to kiss the hem of the brightening sky.
the sun rains down with warm hands
offering us this new day to gather together.
suddenly we are heart center in the
blossom of renewal;
a bright garden of welcoming haiku.
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Oh Rebecca you have such a gift with words. The flower photos are magnificent, they have brightened this very gray morning I awoke to with tremendous joy. Thank you!
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | April 05, 2013 at 04:15 AM
Oh, I miss those poppies! Beautiful pictures and words, as always!
Posted by: Delphyne | April 05, 2013 at 04:55 AM
The light in your flowers brought joy to my heart on this dreary spring morning!
Posted by: Wabi Sabi | April 05, 2013 at 05:21 AM
The moon is still shining in my haiku, but I love that morning has broken in yours! Great flowers - I remember those although I cannot think of the name... enjoy your weekend Rebecca!
Posted by: Marit | April 05, 2013 at 05:38 AM
I won't see poppies for many weeks here, but you have gifted me with your! Thank you!
Posted by: Barbara | April 05, 2013 at 06:13 AM
so beautiful
and reverent
your haiku.
poppy candles...LOVE!
♥♥
Posted by: priti.lisa | April 05, 2013 at 06:35 AM
Rebecca,
I dearly love the line "bright candles on earths altar".
I love poppies, too, and since our earth here in Virginia is covered with sleet and snow that fell yesterday, I am truly enjoying your beautiful Spring photos.
audrey xo
Posted by: audrey | April 05, 2013 at 06:47 AM
Dynamic post with beautiful photos and words ~ lots of blessings to you ~ Enjoy ^_^
Posted by: Carol and artmusedog ^_^ | April 05, 2013 at 07:21 AM
warms us daily now
a glimpse...a bit of hope yes
tiny buds blooming
so many beautiful songs of spring here!
x...x
Posted by: Stephanie | April 05, 2013 at 07:28 AM
With winter behind, everything is slowly reaching to the light. Beautiful photos and words.
Posted by: Karen | April 05, 2013 at 07:37 AM
Lovely words as always.
Posted by: Anthony North | April 05, 2013 at 07:42 AM
YES! We are thrilled by the orange glow of poppies here in the desert. My neighbor has some growing.
love
Posted by: gemma | April 05, 2013 at 08:58 AM
What a lovely thought, waking up to light of flowers!
Posted by: peggy gatto | April 05, 2013 at 09:03 AM
Another Friday brings Joy...hasn't it become a habit of heart..to be here at Haiku MY Heart..Thanks Rebecca..
RS
Posted by: Ramesh Sood | April 05, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Finally, I am awake to the light!
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | April 05, 2013 at 05:05 PM
So much joy and happiness here Rebecca and you have elevated my mood tremendously with your exquisite words!! The pictures accompanying are heart warming and very uplifting!!
I am back to writing Haiku after a long break of nearly a year!! I am naturally drawn like a bee to a flower to gather all the essences from gorgeous contributions at 'Haiku My Heart'
Renewing and re-establishing after an interruption!!
Posted by: Nanka | April 05, 2013 at 11:18 PM
I was so excited to see your poppies today. We have our first ever about to bloom. I'll be posting a picture about it and claiming bragging rights in the next couple of days.
Posted by: annie | April 06, 2013 at 06:54 PM