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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Modern Haiku


overnight
Texas Rangers
 bloom in abundance

     It is monsoon season in the desert.  We are finally getting some rain after a month of 100+ degree temperatures.  It is still very hot, but now we have some rain to break up the heat.  Over night some of the plants have decided that now is the time to bloom.
     There are some people who will say this isn't a poem.  It is too short.  But it captures one idea, and if you look at the syllable count (3,4,5) you'll see that it is a nice little package.  I like that the name of this plant is Texas Ranger, it provides a turn for the poem because the words do send a reader down a path of cowboy westerns.  Seeing the blooming plants that were just greenery the day before definitely provided an "a-ha" moment for me.
     Can you try writing your own short poem today that contains just one thought or image?  Enjoy the beauty in your day.
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12 comments:

  1. Becky ShillingtonJuly 25, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    Beautiful, Joy! I love short poems!

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    1. JoyJuly 26, 2013 at 11:41 AM

      Thanks, Becky.
      Sometimes it is best to know when to stop when writing poetry. I like short poems too.

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  2. Linda BJuly 25, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Love it! I don't know about this plant. Do they really burst into their blooms overnight? The Texas Rangers name caught me immediately!

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    1. JoyJuly 26, 2013 at 11:44 AM

      Plant names are fun to learn and who knows where they can take you in your poems. I think one of the varieties of this plant is called "Cloud Rocket." Doesn't that sound like fun?
      We had rain again last night and now most of the blooms had fallen off the plant. the blooming was short and sweet too.

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  3. Donna EarnhardtJuly 25, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    GREAT JOB! I love this poem. I am going to share it with my sweeties!

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    1. JoyJuly 26, 2013 at 11:45 AM

      Hey Donna,
      Share away. How is your photography coming along?

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  4. Linda A.July 25, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Joy,
    I like the double message here!

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    1. JoyJuly 26, 2013 at 11:46 AM

      Thanks Linda. Isn't that what poetry should try to do--get you mind wondering, or wandering?

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  5. Violet N.July 26, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    How wonderful--to have overnight rain make those Texas Rangers blossom in the saddle, so to speak. I've never experienced a desert climate like you describe. I'm sure it would take me a while to get used to the heat, but it sounds fascinating.

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  6. Liz SteinglassJuly 26, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    I would love to see that kind of dramatic change.

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  7. Margaret SimonJuly 27, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    I have never seen a Texas Ranger, the blooming kind. I like your little surprise poem and wanted to try one, too. Here's mine about crape (or crepe) myrtle blossoms. Something I learned from a friend this summer.

    Squeeze the bud
    reveal a fluffy pink petal
    crape myrtle magic.

    To see me actually doing this, you can watch this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwBblEAOS6s

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  8. Mary LeeJuly 28, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    I have started a list of writing prompts in my notebook, and it begins with
    1. Write about an aha moment.
    Also included (inspired by both you and Margaret)
    3. Write a poem in a form that really fits your topic.

    Thanks! And thanks for that reminder to enjoy the beauty in my day!

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