Folding Spring

Choka of origami inspired haiku

spring wind sweeps forest
folding origami leaves
open in cloudless sky

valleys fold fresh life
pleated by cycles of sun
syncing in creased time

paper blossoms fruit
succulent forms harvested
petal folds with love

2023

Author's Note

In origami there are valley folds, petal folds and sink folds, or in this case sync folds.

Reviews

[willweb]

That was nice or should I say, those were nice and I really enjoyed the thought of origami combined with nature. The patterns of nature are amazing as it is but to imagine what they could become if shaped by the right hands...well, there are many who will say that nature indeed is shaped by the right hands, but you know what I mean I believe. Like weaving nature into a beautiful poem and folding it to fit perfectly...just as you have done above. Nice one my friend.

[William Michael Reeves]

I distinctly remember responding to your review, but it doesn't seem to exist. I'll hit reply and notice sometimes it doesn't take and have to hit it again. Then I gotta write it again.

I like your thoughts about shaping nature. Our industrial ways shape her. She was shaped by forces we can only imagine, and try to write about. The hand of God shapes our view of her, and how we might view God. Nature is shaped in fractals. Haphazard when viewed in pieces, beautiful when we behold the whole! Your review enfolds my mind and in creases my cranium ... to ten fold it's original size!

[John the Baptist]

I can see the haiku influence in this one. In fact, what we have here are three separate haiku poems. I know little about origami, but I can see its techniques represented in every offering. It seems that in this art, folding is everything.

[William Michael Reeves]

Folding words is one of my favorite pastimes for sure. Thanks

[Patricia]

artistic! nicely done William. :)

[duff]

The title is stunning. Your reference to Origami so smart. The smell of seasons. Beautifully executed William.

[William Michael Reeves]

Titles do sometimes make or break a poem. Thank you. I'm stunned to hear you are stunned! I like that idea ... the smell of a season. Inspiring! Thank you

[Coyote Poetry]

Gentle, wonderful and amazing words for Spring. I loved this poem and thank you Williams for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[William Michael Reeves]

It's a gentle breeze that folds spring. Thank you Cannis Poeticus

[Cherrie Palmer]

Spring's hidden beauty's scattered about waiting for us to find them.

[William Michael Reeves]

You're one syllable shy of a haiku written out in a single line like the Japanese do

spring's hidden beauty
scattered about waiting there
for us to find them

Unconscious poetry?

[William Michael Reeves]

Spring's hidden beauties

Pardon me!

[Cherrie Palmer]

One syllable short- the story of my life :) the thought, just seemed to mirror your own.

[William Michael Reeves]

Don't worry, I had one to spare. I like that thought that we are like mirrors when we review poetry. A little foggy sometimes, crystal clear at others. And try to be the fair one.

[Betty Hermelee]

Petals in fact do look like origami paper flowers…..that do open up with grace….I like your soft textures and hues and fine imagery in this very scenic piece….nice!
Best, B

[William Michael Reeves]

Thanks Betty. Seemed natural to combine origami with Japanese form. Glad you enjoyed the view!

[Betty Hermelee]

I did very much! and you're very welcome W.
Best, B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"creased time" is a perfect image you have created.
we love our art and it shows...so that others may love it as well.
j.

[William Michael Reeves]

The sun does crease time. Enfolding life over and over. I think that is the best thing about writerscafe. It makes sharing our love for poetry easy. Thanks jacob.