Seed

Posted on September 14, 2008 | 18 Comments

Bursting its kernel
A tiny voraciousness
Thirsts towards sunlight

For one single impression

The photo is Sprout, originally uploaded by Bitter-Sweet-.

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18 responses to “Seed”

  1. Raven | September 14, 2008 at 1:59 pm | Reply

    Gorgeous photo and gorgeous words to go with it. I love the idea of “tiny voraciousness…. ” Wonderful.

  2. teric | September 14, 2008 at 2:32 pm | Reply

    This is so beautiful and expressive, both the haiku and the photo.

  3. Deborah Godin | September 14, 2008 at 3:05 pm | Reply

    Great coupling of photo and haiku, and “tiny voraciousness” – man, that’s poetry!!

  4. Julie | September 14, 2008 at 4:01 pm | Reply

    Your imagery is very intelligently structured. Both voraciousness and thirsting are such strong words they instantly convey the character of what is occurring. Such a good response to the prompt.

  5. zoya gautam | September 14, 2008 at 4:05 pm | Reply

    “tiny voraciousness” – “man, that’s poetry!!”-many thanks for sharing this..

  6. Barb's Haiku | September 14, 2008 at 4:53 pm | Reply

    Delightful! Those little seedlings literally have to move the earth that was tamped down on top of them and fight to grow! Each one is a miracle!

  7. Pam | September 14, 2008 at 5:12 pm | Reply

    I concur with the others, ‘tiny voraciousness’ what a great phrase. I added your blog to my links today.

  8. susan | September 14, 2008 at 6:37 pm | Reply

    Really like this. Your word choices truly render an energy and image that just rocks!

  9. Your EG Tour Guide | September 15, 2008 at 11:28 am | Reply

    You’ve captured tons of meaning with just a few words. Fabulous!

  10. Regina Clare Jane | September 15, 2008 at 4:57 pm | Reply

    Oh, I love that word, voraciousness- it’s really expressive and goes so well with the prompt and picture! Well done!

  11. SandyCarlson | September 15, 2008 at 5:02 pm | Reply

    Indeed! How these little plants embody determination!

  12. susan | September 15, 2008 at 6:50 pm | Reply

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  14. annieelf | September 16, 2008 at 2:30 pm | Reply

    Awesome use of the word voracious. Such a big sounding word to describe something so tiny.

  15. Sandy | September 16, 2008 at 4:23 pm | Reply

    Just perfect! Makes me want to get out the seed catalogs and plan for next spring.

  16. Quietpaths | September 17, 2008 at 10:31 am | Reply

    The strong, tiny force captured in your words perfectly.

  17. Lenore | September 17, 2008 at 3:04 pm | Reply

    Ha! You’ve brilliantly described every young being fighting to live. Well done!

  18. Celine | September 20, 2008 at 6:52 pm | Reply

    Fabulous Haiku and a perfect picture to match it.

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