Tulips

a springtime chofu

Season’s calling card

tulips

in bloom for such a short time

delicate blossoms

attest

life, beautiful and fragile

Author's Note

A challenge from our Rock & Roll Cowboy... :)

Reviews

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Excellent chofu, you nailed it with beautiful grace.

[Rita L. Sev]

Why, thank you, Dale! A more difficult form than I thought it would be... :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

It can be tricky but you did excellent, step right up and slam dunked it. I got competition now :)

[Marie]

You met it very well...tulips are so lovely...

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Marie!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

those flowers reminds us of human life...we bloom for only a short time, life is ephemeral and so precious...
we have to enjoy the beauty of it while we can.

[Rita L. Sev]

I always feel sad for the tulips - so beautiful yet finite... yes, definitely a message from Nature... Thank you, Jacob.

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem for the tulips. I like the way you gave them a purpose. A calling card for Spring.
Coyote

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Coyote - I appreciate your read and review!

[Frieda P]

Not familiar with a 'chofu' at all, sounds like a sneeze, bless you Rita. I digress the poem is luverly, tulips indeed aren't around long enough, such a delicate flower signifying spring, lets hope the season sticks around much longer. ;)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Frieda! Dale wrote one, and challenged me to give it a try. Pretty much like a haiku or senryu, but with 5-2-7-5-2-7 pattern. It's still a bit chilly here to feel completely spring-like, but the tulips are a good sign!

[Frieda P]

Thanks Rita, I googled and still couldn't find it...yep chill is still in the air, old man winter won't go quietly!

[Zahra]

nice to get to read chofu, haven't come across too many. And it's really beautiful and refreshing

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Voice - It's a new form for me, but fun to try!

[Renée]

Nicely Done Poetess! I think you captured them perfectly and then some !

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Renee!

[Renée]

Natures lessons.. a pleasure Rita On this Easter !

[Sami Khalil]

I attest that this poem is beautiful and in full blossoms. The message was great...:)..............

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)................