
a kettle whistles
and she does not hear —
the roses have just opened
a smattering of things
Jo McCrory is a writer and artist living in northern California.


a kettle whistles
and she does not hear —
the roses have just opened

it’s july again! i can’t stop doing this even though my haikus are not great. but it’s fun! practice isn’t supposed to be neat or even perfect. so join me for the third july of daily haiku! this year, i will also be posting them on social media platforms. let’s expose everyone to the messy work of writing! starting the month off with a dream of sun-ripened strawberries fresh from the plant, warm and sweet and juicy.

green leaves unfolding
white blossoms swell with the bee
red gems hang heavy