Poetry Friday is with Bridget at Wee Words for Wee Ones
surprised by red
a glow of Christmas paper
wrapped in a flower
–Margaret Simon
Joining Mary Lee Hahn’s #haikuforhealing. Read about the project here.
Images help me process and write. This flower was a complete surprise. I bought this plant months ago for my deck when we were having guests for the wedding. I am not a plant person. And I usually kill them. But this one has thrived despite my brown thumb, and today, has gifted me with this bright red blossom. Nature heals.
Reflections on the Teche 
Beautiful flower and haiku!
Yay for #haikuforhealing! Your haiku is our gift today, Margaret. Striking red! (I am a “brown thumb”, too. =)
Your description of your brown thumb made me laugh. Thank you for the inspiration for #haikuforhealing and helping me getting back into writing again. 🙂
Isn’t that stunning! I’m glad you were able to capture this flower’s passion and perseverance, Margaret.
Wow, that is some flower. I love the “glow of Christmas paper.”
Gorgeous.
Yes, “nature heals” and your haiku captures that power beautifully.
Let nature continue to heal us throughout the holiday, Margaret. Christmas glow is evident in this flower.
I am comforted by all the haiku I am reading. Thanks for this reddish glow.