Today’s Carpe Diem Haiku prompt is Tanpopo (Dandelion).
I recall childhood summer games played with dandelions. Girls checking if he loved them, watch-less boys telling the time. Those were the days they say, how soon life surrounds us, unnoticed.
childhood summer days
tell time by dandelion
late for tea again
ageing cherry tree
smiling dandelions steel
the ground beneath you
the sun exposes
shades of a former glory
wishes gone to seed
There’s my three blows at the Dandelion. What I’m wishing for shall remain a secret, but feel free to share thoughts in the dandelion confessional below.
Smiles, love and laughter.
© John Belchamber 2013
JRB's Haiku 
Awesome series on Dandelions JRB … secrets? Well … I hope to see more wonderful haiku composed by you. And my secrets? … well they will stay there where they belong … right in my heart.
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May they all become what you want them to be Keistjaan. Thank you 🙂
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Wonderful set of haiku with a very contemplative feel and with warm memories ~ Enjoy ^_^
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Thank you Carol 🙂
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Some ennui in that last one?
Dandelion’s Fortitude
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I’d hope not, but then again…I shall ponder 🙂
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Time for dandelion tea? the last was a bit sad and wistful….
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But then again, wishes must go to seed before they can germinate 😉
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ageing cherry tree
smiling dandelions steel
the ground beneath you
I love that one… Really good
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Thanks Bjorn, only after I’d written these did I see the life story across them.
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These are delightful. The second with those thieving, smiling dandelions is the best 🙂
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Thank you, I think it’s my favourite too 🙂
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great set, Jrb! those fluffy flowers make us smile and bring lots of inspiration!
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Thanks Adriana, keep smiling 😉
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Your poems are filled with a poignant nostalgia for childhood, long before we were programmed to despise the dandelion! I vote for the wine and salad!
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I thought I’d be doing one on the Dandelion and Burdock drink my Nan used to give me, but for some reason it didn’t come out like I thought it might.
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And memories of childhood!
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All so well done but especially love second and third…and stunning images.
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Thanks Grace, I’m pleased you enjoyed 🙂
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I especially like “wishes gone to seed.”
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I hope they grow for you Cathy 🙂
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you too 🙂
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Being late for tea because you’ve been enchanted by dandelions is perfectly acceptable!
Dandelion Season
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