to hypnotise spring
the crocus petals dazzle
persuasively
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This poem was written in response to Carpe Diem Time Machine #2 “Crocus”, another great prompt hosted by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. And, to finish, here’s some ’70s glam from Mott the Hoople –
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Well, I managed to find a crocus haiku, eventually, and I’ll appreciate them a bit more when they bloom this year – ready for their next prompt. Glad you liked it 🙂