Haiku: The Flower Called Wintersweet

Chimonanthus praecox, also known as wintersweet.

Jan 21, 2022

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Aloof and proudly
bloom after all flowers fade —
wintry fantasy.

*This is the 248th Haiku I’ve been learning to write. Thank you for reading.

Andawn F.

Written by Andawn F.

An avid reader, Haiku writer, world traveler, Kung Fu learner, and Koala lover. Join me on Medium: https://andawnfrost.medium.com/membership

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