flashing butterfly
among the honeysuckle
a neon blue spark
Kim M. Russell, 14th May 2020
A haiku for dVerse Poets Pub Open Link Night
It’s my husband’s birthday today, so I’m keeping it brief with a haiku and a small butterfly.
A Common Blue in May
writing in north norfolk 
Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #4: Kim Russell’s latest haiku for #dVersePoets #OLN!
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Thank you so much for the reblog, Frank!
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I can picture this so clearly.
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Thank you, Carol.
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Lovely….
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Thank you!
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I love the little blue ones… so far I have only seen a few yellow ones.
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We get the yellow ones too, but none yet, only white and blue.
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I like your description of the butterfly as a spark.
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Thanks Frank!
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Gorgeous, electric blue 🙂
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Thank you, Lisa! 🙂
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You’re welcome.
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Saw your hubby’s pic and announcement on FB. Your haiku is lively and lovely.
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Thank you, Glenn!
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Pretty, and happy birthday to your husband!
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Thank you!
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How lovely Kim. Happy birthday to your husband!
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Thank you, Linda!
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Very pretty, Kim.
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Thank you, Francina.
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Haikulicious, as always, KR!
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Cheers Ron!
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You’ve described a true beauty.
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Thank you, Ken!
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Happy birthday to your hubby, and thank you for the lovely haiku!
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Than k you for reading, Bev, and I’ll pass the birthday wished on!
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They are quick! What a lovely glimpse. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe. I tried taking a photo through the window but there was too much reflection and not enough butterfly!
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A neon blue spark – This just the kind of light I need in my day. Thank you.
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I’m delighted you like it, Ali!
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This really sparks, like makes my eyes and ears pop.
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Thank you so much, Colleen!
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Such a lovely image, the blue spark. And happy birthday to your lucky husband!
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Thank you, Victoria! I’ll pass the birthday greetings on.
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kaykuala
Good thoughts for a loved one need not be muddled through long essays. Sometimes not a word is breathed out Kim, but there is instant connection.
Hank
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Thank you, Hank!
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Beautiful. I’ve never seen one this color.
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Thank you, Judy. We get little lemon ones too.
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I get yellow, white, tan, black and monarchs, but no blue. I want some blue ones!!!
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How lovely that such a pretty butterfly is common where you live
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We get so many varieties in our garden, but so far this spring I’ve only seen Cabbage Whites and Common Blues. They are one of the reasons I don’t clear all of the nettles and let the honeysuckle run riot.
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Your garden sounds lovely. Honeysuckle running riot must smell wonderful.
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It does – as soon as I walk out of the back door. Once it has warmed up this morning, I’m opening the window to let the scent in!
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I think the haiku is beautiful for this elegant and tiny butterfly. Yes, so hard to photograph and hope you can have a good birthday celebration for your husband and that all are safe and well.
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Thank you so much. Stay safe!
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Lovely x
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Thank you, Luisa!
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I don’t think I’ve seen this variety. Stunning little creature.
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They are lovely. I like the little lemon coloured ones too.
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