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CARPE DIEM TOKUBETSUDESU #47: Peony & Ants


CARPE DIEM TOKUBETSUDESU #47 flowers


Inspiration by Kobayashi Issa:
an old man’s world… 
flowers of snow on bare trees   
spring’s blossoms




ants feed on nectar  
peony blossom unfurled
 nature entrances me

shared at Kristjaan's

Haiku Quote:
“Science without love will destroy the earth.”


Comments

joanna said…
Ants onpeony buds: a classic the world over.
Acutely observed in words and image.
Janice said…
Very lovely words. Your images are excellent.
Gillena Cox said…
lovely haiku

much love...
oh I love this. My mother puts grape jelly on her peonies to attract the ants which will, in turn, open the buds.
Nonnie said…
thank you, Gillena
Nonnie said…
thank you, Joanna
Nonnie said…
thank you, Janice
Anonymous said…
Love your haiku. For the first time I'm growing Peonies and I did notice ants everywhere. Facinating!
Nonnie said…
now you know the reason for the ants. the peony is Indiana's state flower.
Unknown said…
A lovely post both your haiku and these interesting photos ... I enjoyed visiting here today ... Bastet
Nonnie said…
thank you, Georgia, for your kind words
Chèvrefeuille said…
Wow .... you really have eyes for the little creatures around us. What a beauty Nonnie.
Nonnie said…
thank you, Kristjaan. Since I started my first blog, I've found myself noticing more of what is around me.

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