
Bold sunrise promise
of a dazzling Algarve day
summer’s on the way
Come away with the raggle taggle gypsy-o

Bold sunrise promise
of a dazzling Algarve day
summer’s on the way
Today is my last of seven posts for the Nature Photo Challenge, began by Ulli, and passed to me by the lovely Amy. It coincides with my regular Thursday haiku, which I try to write based on the natural world, in the true spirit of haiku, so it made sense to combine the two.
Thanks to Amy, Ulli and my friends for joining in. If you want to take part in the challenge please run with it and enjoy!

The Sycamore moth
a bold and fluffy surprise
gift of prickly heat
Glowing St Peters
spreading such heavenly light
for a thousand years

Lush sprouting hedgerow
the tender lime green hawthorn’s
bright new leaves of spring

Bystock pools in March
waiting anticipating
waking dragonflies

Waltzing joy of Lent
fresh in the early spring rain
glistening petals

Deceptive frailty
belies hidden energy
zesty seeds of life

Dreaming little girl
wanted to see a windmill
all grown up she did!

awaking from dreams
the wildwood surrounding me
dawn in the forest

Floating on the tide
Mother nature shared her love
Shadowed in the sand