Today the word in Carpe Diem is crocus. Difficult for me since these earliest sign of spring is still a few months away. Today we had an additional 20 cm of snow. I took the picture below last year (unfortunately with my mobile phone). Also saffron comes from crocus.
early guest of spring
force of delicate strength
crocus through the snow
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crocus through the snow
other flowers hesitate
cold breath of winter
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cold breath of winter
a lonely crocus greet us
early guest of spring
and on saffron
luxury I crave
handpicked crocus flowers
yellow saffron gold
January 15, 2013
Björn Rudbergs writings 
Your work always impresses me.. these are stunning.. oh what wonderful imagery! Hurry up spring!!
Thank you. It’s still far away. Coldest month here is February ;-(
You paint a beautiful picture … amazing …
Thank you 🙂
Strong imagery indeed, makes me long for spring.
Ember makes me appreciate winter… 🙂
A great cascade followed by luxurious saffron, wonderful thank you 🙂
Thanks back 🙂
other flowers hesitate for sure..I long for spring too
Yes indeed 🙂
I wasn’t aware of Saffron coming from crocus thank you for teaching me something new. What a great cascading haiku set on crocus. Nicely composed. Thank you for sharing these little treasures with Carpe Diem.
The story of saffron is amazing. Thank you 🙂
I learn something new everyday. Great photo, enjoyed your poem, B.
Thank you Ted. 🙂
Enjoying walking towards spring through your haiku, thank you.
🙂 today it feels like a faint hope
nicely crafted cascade … we, too, are looking forward to spring – what else can we do? I found the last haiku amazing – and, I never knew about saffron.,,,
Spring seems a little far away…. 😦
Very nice cascade
And I love the picture
Cheers!
JzB
Ah hah! you know about saffron! I love details like that! Well done, this whole set.
Thank you so much 🙂
lovely cascading haiku and wonderful photo ~ well penned ~ ^_^
(A Creative Harbor)
I love the second one, Bjorn and the last about the saffron crocus!! Well done!
impressive