tender memories
peonies in the driveway
childhood dreams linger
I am combining two prompts today. The first asks, “Do you have a memory attached to a flower?” The second asks us to consider this haiku by Issa and respond to it. Here it is:
blades of grass–
lost among the raindrops
autumn dew
My grandparents had a row of peonies planted against their brick house. I was always fascinated by the frilly, full petals. Now whenever I see these flowers, I think of my grandparents and smile. To me, Issa’s poem ties in because as children we played in the small backyard by those flowers and even when the autumn chill stole the blossoms of those bushes, I knew they’d be back. It’s funny how random memories can bring the greatest comfort.
photo: Pixabay
prompts: OctPoWriMo, MLMM Heeding Haiku With Chèvrefeuille
Writing and Reflections 
I simply love this haiku and your memory. I was that little child playing in the backyard too for a brief wonderful moment and tears came to my eyes…tears of joy. Such a lovely post!
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I’m so happy you connected to this! Thank you.
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Thank you
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My mother had peonies planted all along the walk between the back door and the garage. I loved them, but they were always infested with big black ants.
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I know! That’s the gross part but I guess the ants help the flowers open. 🙂
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