We have entered the micro-season of “The Spring Water Holds Warmth”. This is the second micro-season of the mini-season Minor Cold. To celebrate this season, we will learn about springs, aquifers, and read seasonal haiku by Basho, Issa, and Shiki.
Micro-Season: “The Springwater Holds Warmth” (2023) — Naturalist Weekly
My response…
giant snowflakes fall
—soft carpets of bright green moss—
hot springs melt each one
THE WOUND THAT HEALS 
My response … to your response…
“Our warriors have fallen, and their weapons are destroyed.”
(2 Samuel 1:27; CEV)
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Hah! Giant snowflakes as warriors and hot springs their defeat. I see them as beautiful, more like frozen rain returning to the springs coming up from the ground and watering the whole land. (Genesis 2:6) Even when the land is covered in snow and green moss! Each individual or snowflake returning to its source in God the Creator of all. Whether to oblivion or sweet, eternal companionship is the question. Thank you for responding, Silvia. 🙂
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Thank you for the serenity each line offers. And the silent comfort that giants (whatever the kind) fall.
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Thank you very much, Suzette. I was going for serenity and the beauty of Creation’s contrasts! 🙂
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Yes, indeed. Thank you Mary Jo.
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Lovely response, Mary jo!
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Thank you so much, Becky!
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I’m really drawn to the concept of microseasons as a way to feel even more as one with nature. Your haiku is a perfect expression of “The Springwater Holds Warmth.”
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I really appreciate your comment, Liz. The “Naturalist Weekly” is a treasure trove of information on traditional haiku and challenges for readers. The little details within each season really resonate with me too!
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Hi Mary Jo,
Thanks so much for joining the conversation and linking up! Have a great weekend!
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You’re very welcome, and same to you!
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Thank you, Mary Jo – you are a constant inspiration to me. Every time I stop by I learn something new. I had never heard about the 72 Seasons so I went scurrying to find out more. The “Naturalist Weekly” is a wonderful source of information. I also discovered the app: 72 Seasons, which provides a rich depth to each of the season. When I was walking in the rain (rain has warmed the snow, which has disappeared) a few days ago, I sensed there was activity deep within the ground. This is confirmed by “The Springwater Holds Warmth” of your post. The natural world is beginning to prepare for welcoming spring. I am excited.
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Thank you for visiting that wonderful blog, and thank you for your enthusiastic comments! I would, however, like to have some real winter before spring returns. My internal seasonal clock feels off this year. 🙂
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Not to worry – there are plenty of winter days still to come. I heard that there are storm warning across Canada. When I lived up north, winter was the hardest the beginning of February for me.
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So true, and I do remember those cold Februaries, even further south in the U.S. Midwest as a child. Gone are those days. I love the stories of your childhood up there. 🙂
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Micro climates I’m familiar with. Micro seasons are different concept I have to think about. Love the seasonal haiku.
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Thank you, Tim. 72 micro seasons relevant to Japan will certainly not equate with ours, especially at different latitudes. 🙂
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Here we have macro seasons. The weather is normally good, but distinct. The differences between day and night temperatures are extreme.
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And beautiful skies in every season!
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Soft and serene contrasts! Beautiful haiku, my dearest Mary Jo. I so love those winter / spring contrasts. 🌷🤗
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Thank you, dear Marina! Winter has the best contrasts, as compensation I think. 😉
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So very true! 😘
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Natures’ green house – hot springs?
Slow snow melt feeds the ground 🙂
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Indeed! Thanks Jules. 🙂
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Our grass is still green… Our radio station said 62 days until spring. I generally look to the animals and plants to tell me the change of seasons. 🙂
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