The Natural World

Golden barley glows Shady woods and still waters Walking together.

It’s being English Hoping for a hot summer Despite ten wet ones.

Grass over concrete Seedheads wave to cars below Green blades crown grey stone.

The most precious sight In dreary February Rain kissing snowdrops. : : First published (as E Rogers) in Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku, edited by Gabriela Marie Milton, Published by Literary Revelations LLC ISBN 979-8-9913325-9-0 : Photo by Julie Adams

New leaves, wisps of green Hundreds shimmer in Spring sun Silver bark below. : : First published in Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku, edited by Gabriela Marie Milton, Published by Literary Revelations LLC ISBN 979-8-9913325-9-0

Thrilling waterfall Frantic, furious, foaming Yet your roar soothes me. First published (as E Rogers) in Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku, edited by Gabriela Marie Milton, Published by Literary Revelations LLC ISBN 979-8-9913325-9-0 Photo: Aira Force Waterfall in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, UK

Bright icons of spring Loud, proud, colour on tall stems Inspire, comfort, cheer. : : : Photo: Tulips at Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse, Netherlands, May 2025

Please no! No more rain! Why are you hiding away, Sun, bringer of smiles? : : Photo: Rainy day at Fountains Abbey, World Heritage Site, North Yorkshire, UK.

Steps crisp through copper Sunlight sparkling through new leaves Soft scent of blue bells. : : : First published (as E Rogers) in Petals of Haiku: An Anthology of Haiku, edited by Gabriela Marie Milton, Published by Literary Revelations LLC ISBN 979-8-9875548-9-0 : : Photo: Bluebell wood in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, … Read more

Cold walk, step by step To cold house, gripped by deep frost Chilling lonely bed.