Catkins Quiver

(Abundant and lovely to see)

like lambs’ tails in spring
pendulous on limbs of birch
trembling in a breeze

Reviews

[red93]

Beautiful Chris and full proof that the trad 5-7-5 retains its magic. Some folks on the Cafe seem to think that free-form and trad are at loggerheads and it is some kind of war. Nothing could be further from the truth. Whatever floats your boat, as the guy said.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Tony, please accept my apologies for my belated response to your review. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[red93]

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[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris… this is a beautiful Poem of extraordinary Myrrh… I can see the Catkins quiver on the Lambs Tails… softly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

And another thank you Pat. So pleased this haiku has given you so much. The inspiration was indeed beautiful to see. Have a lovely day dear friend.

Chris 🌹

[Stella Armour]

I have only just found this gorgeous little haiku...and true to form as well.
What a lovely image :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Stella. I remember seeing this so well. Near the marina on a cold day. Caught my eye as well as my imagination.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

it is a little gem of a perfect haiku .... so glad i found it Chris :)

[Patricia Wedel]

Reminds me of p***y willows on the Rivers Bend. My Mother would add them to a bouquet of Spring flowers in Ohio where we lived for a couple years before moving to Maryland. softly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Pat. Your share is delightful. Pleased my efforts reminded you of your beloved mother.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

very nicely described

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Dave. Have a lovely Tuesday.

Chris

[Neville]

Quite the little gem and fluffy as clouds too 🌻

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville. Catkins look pretty but the downside is hay fever from the pollen.

read moreThank you Neville. Catkins look pretty but the downside is hay fever from the pollen.

Chris

[Relic]

Even before I looked to see what they were I pictured them from your words. That's the mark of a good writer. Excellent haiku, Chris. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Tim. You are so generous with your review. I appreciate you. All the best.

[M]

I had to google Catkins firstly then your haiku made more sense to me. They do look like lamb tails. Quite a unique type of tree, summed up well in your three lines, Chris. Nice observations.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Makhabat for stopping by. Catkins are very pretty to look at but aren’t so good for those with pollen allergies. All the best dear poet.

[SkinlessFrank]

reminds me of one of my favourite Spring things to do...flick the catkins when they are coated in yellow pollen and watch the clouds waft away...

[Chris Shaw]

Ha! Now if I did that it would trigger my hay fever:) Thank you SkinlessFrank for stopping by. Pleased to meet you.

[Babbette Francis]

I haven't written a Haiku in years and after reading yours I see how you'd have to be a practiced writer to bring forth such a vision with three lines of 5-7-5 syllables. I had forgotten the skill it takes to write a Haiku until I read this. Nice job!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Babette. You are right of course. Thought has to be given when composing a haiku. 17 syllables is more difficult than it looks. I appreciate your visit.