By Debra White
| Author Notes | Photographic image courtesy of Andrew Bartram |
By Debra White
| Author Notes | Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
spring's sweet aroma
permeates Delaware State --
first peach blossoms
| Author Notes |
I have written my haiku in 5-7-4 syllable count and have used the Japanese Seasons (Kigo) Almanac as inspiration: Insects awaken: March 11th-15th - first peach blossoms.
The Peach blossom was adopted as Delaware's floral emblem by an act of the legislature on March 9, 1895. In 1953, the Peach Blossom was named as the official state flower. Peach blossoms appear before the leaves and have a soft, delicate texture with a sweet aroma that is reminiscent of honey and almond. Image courtesy of Google |
By Debra White
| Author Notes |
Apart from the syllable requirement stated, I was unsure as to any other requirements of the cinquain form. I did a little googling, came across many varied tutorials and chose one to follow. The requirements are:
1. Line one begins with one vague or general one-word topic. 2. Line two includes two vivid/colourful adjectives. 3. Line three includes three -ing ending action words that fit the topic. 4. Line four is a four word phrase that captures the feel of the topic. 5. Line five is one word that is specific to the topic you chose in line one. Breakers - A heavy sea wave that breaks into white foam on the shore. Image courtesy of David Attenborough Fans page on Facebook. |
By Debra White
A thousand universes
I have journeyed...
| Author Notes |
From the comfort of our favourite reading spot, words can take us anywhere :)
Image courtesy of dawn.com |
By Debra White
goslings shine during
supervised synchronised swim -
diamond formation
| Author Notes |
Photograph taken this morning at our local country park.
This adorable family of geese were happy to put on a display for us :) Diamond - 2 syllables - pronounced: die-mund (HowManySyllables.com) |
By Debra White
| Author Notes | This beautiful image is courtesy of the David Attenborough Fan page on Facebook - credit to Johnson Chua. |
By Debra White
Biddable bear cubs
follow in Momma's footsteps -
synchronised strollers
| Author Notes |
Biddable - willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest. (Rhymezone)
Image courtesy of John Blumenkamp via David Attenborough Fan Page on Facebook |
By Debra White
Spectacular sunrise -
So blessed are my eyes.
| Author Notes |
Blessed - 2 syllables: bless-ed
Image courtesy of novocom.top |
By Debra White
Muse
soundlessly slumbers,
whispers not one word -
Once awakened, her voice shall be heard.
| Author Notes |
I have used the word 'once' as an adverb, meaning - as soon as (she's).
Image courtesy of Facebook. Source unknown. |
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