Richness of May

a Sonnet and a Haiku

May 12, 2023

∙ Paid

Today’s post comes in hurry, as I’ve spent my time attempting to bring this sonnet into its final form. But I recently wrote about the acacias featured in this poem. You can read more about them and see my photographs of them (and the bees) here:

the Small Sunny Garden blog

Sweet and Wild

For Wild and Weedy Wednesday, here is Senegalia greggii, the catclaw acacia. Depending on growing conditions, it is a largish shrub or a smallish tree. We have it growing in both sizes here and there, especially along the rim of the small canyon just beyond the garden…

2 years ago · 1 like · 4 comments · A. Christine Myers

Now for the sonnet!

Acacias in Bloom

Acacia scent hangs heavy in the air,
No matter if it be the day or night.
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