Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes: Another haiku for Frank Tassone’s ‘Barely Spring’ haikai challenge. Not sure if this is a true haiku. My grasp on the rules is fading. ? Sky full of pale sun misted ice crystals—listen, warm life stirs.

Originally posted on kanzen sakura: Barely Spring Last week, I secretly watched the feral kittens who live in my potting shed, playing outside while their mother carefully watched. I was behind a curtain and laughed in delight at their antics. Down at the edge of our property, the line of daffodils were in full bloom.…

Originally posted on Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings: The weather seems more unpredictable than usual–open windows one day and heat on the next. I wake listening to rain. It is dark and dreary. Then I hear the birds begin to greet the day. Each morning, the sun rises a bit earlier and sets a…

#Haiku Happenings #6: Jules’ latest #renga soliloquy for my current #haikai challenge!   Free Form February – Just saying what’s on my mind – Daily observations out the west window. barely spring; fowl games? Mourning strategists; wait for the young Raven and bachelor Blue Jay the maple is a safe perch for the doves, in…