trees breathe life
spring gives birth to nature
a constant song
*
mesmerized I sit
doe cares for her speckled young
my backyard
Older than the trees
each year new life
ancient wisdom
Thanks to Managua Gunn who is ghost writing for Carpe Diem today.
He speaks of the forest, the life and healing there and asks that we let the forest inspire our writing.
I am fortunate to each day be inspired by the forest in my back yard.
(I spent Saturday morning watching two young very speckled fawn skipping about the back, while the mother took a snooze.)
What does the forest inspire in your creative spirit???
won’t you come and see
loneliness? Just one leaf
from the kiri tree
Cedar umbrellas, off
to Mount Yoshimo for
the cherry blossoms
and thank you for the words of Basho timeless in meaning and inspiration…
penned in moon dust 
Liked the haiku and photos.
LikeLike
All quite lovely… the doe and fawn; ancient wisdom… to both the Doe and the Trees. _m
LikeLike
Thank you Leslie for sharing this beautiful poem.
LikeLike
These are gorgeous! And thank you for sharing the deer photo 🙂
LikeLike
really lovely–does and trees together
LikeLike
A lot of sincerity in these beautiful haiku.
LikeLike
I like the juxtaposition of “new” and “ancient” in the last one.
The Forest Sways
LikeLike
the last one really speaks to me
LikeLike
I have bathed in the clear spring on Maui, my creek however is not something I would bathe in.
I do not see deer often but I do like your idea of old wisdom and new life – trees and fawns are enchanting.
Thanks for stopping by my CD post I’m a tad behind…seems like always.
And today my little ones are coming for a visit. And while the younger one does nap – the older one does not! I’ll need a nap when they leave. 🙂
LikeLike
Just loved this and it brought back fond memories of a young doe and her brother who came every morning to our patio door.
LikeLike