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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.”


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joanna said…
Ants onpeony buds: a classic the world over.
Acutely observed in words and image.
June 9, 2015 at 1:47 PM
Janice said…
Very lovely words. Your images are excellent.
June 9, 2015 at 2:21 PM
Gillena Cox said…
lovely haiku

much love...
June 9, 2015 at 2:49 PM
aspiritofsimplicity said…
oh I love this. My mother puts grape jelly on her peonies to attract the ants which will, in turn, open the buds.
June 10, 2015 at 12:24 PM
Nonnie said…
thank you, Gillena
June 10, 2015 at 12:45 PM
Nonnie said…
thank you, Joanna
June 10, 2015 at 12:45 PM
Nonnie said…
thank you, Janice
June 10, 2015 at 12:45 PM
Anonymous said…
Love your haiku. For the first time I'm growing Peonies and I did notice ants everywhere. Facinating!
June 10, 2015 at 7:03 PM
Nonnie said…
now you know the reason for the ants. the peony is Indiana's state flower.
June 11, 2015 at 9:34 AM
Bastet's Waka Library said…
A lovely post both your haiku and these interesting photos ... I enjoyed visiting here today ... Bastet
June 12, 2015 at 3:28 AM
Nonnie said…
thank you, Georgia, for your kind words
June 12, 2015 at 12:49 PM
Chèvrefeuille said…
Wow .... you really have eyes for the little creatures around us. What a beauty Nonnie.
June 13, 2015 at 8:11 AM
Nonnie said…
thank you, Kristjaan. Since I started my first blog, I've found myself noticing more of what is around me.
June 13, 2015 at 9:42 AM
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