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Haiku My Heart for the End of 2016
Brittlebush blossoms in December, Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona
as winter deepens
the first bright blossoms appear—
wilderness glory
Haiku and photo © 2016 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Lovers of small words and small poems usually gather each Friday with Rebecca at Recuerda Mi Corazon to share their haiku. However, because Rebecca’s computer is down, we will gather here today. Welcome!
Tattered
Brittlebush blossoms, early January, Sonoran Desert, Yuma County, Arizona
first days of the year—
only some tattered blossoms
on the brittlebush
Haiku © 2016 and photo © 2015 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Brightening
Brittlebush blossoms, early January, Sonoran Desert, Yuma County, Arizona
even in winter
auspicious yellow blossoms
brightening the land
Haiku © 2016 and photo © 2015 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Ragged
Brittlebush in bloom, Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona
brittlebush blossoms
even the ragged edges
outshine the full moon
Haiku and photo © 2015 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Companions
Brittlebush leaves at twilight Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona
the brittlebush leaves
gathering light to themselves
my sole companions
~~ ~~ ~~
The best companions are in nature.
Text and photo © 2015 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Remnants
Brittlebush blossoms, early January, Sonoran Desert, Yuma County, Arizona
There are no blossoms,
except some tattered remnants,
on the brittlebush.
Text and photo © 2015 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Auspicious
Brittlebush blossoms, early January, Sonoran Desert, Yuma County, Arizona
Even in winter
auspicious blossoms appear,
dealing a new hand.
Text and photo © 2015 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Rising
Brittlebush blossoms, late December, Sonoran Desert, Yuma County, Arizona
brittlebush blossoms
rising to greet the new year—
blind boy claps with glee
Text and photo © 2014 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Glee
First Brittlebush blossoms of November, Sonoran Desert, Maricopa County, Arizona
brittlebush blossoms
outshining the midday sun—
blind boy claps with glee
Text and photo © 2014 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Stitching
Brittlebush in December, Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona
Text and photo © 2013 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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