Image: A Moonflower (here)
(Moonflower is one of the larger native morning glory species
They bloom at night and tend to wilt with the first direct morning
sunlight - Jacopo Werther)
Like young innocents
They do make an appearance
But are rarely seen
Fighting shy to go beyond
Night angels abhor daylight
Chev's Carpe Diem #1166 Nightflower
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I guess you have to get up really early to see one.
ReplyDeleteGiving only a few the full view
ReplyDeleteso soon the wilting
ReplyDeletein mornings light
A flower becomes a moment. Well crafted tanka
ReplyDeleteI love this flower...it is so intriguing...like fairies or angels that roam at night and disappear at dawn:)
ReplyDeleteI love those lines:
ReplyDelete'Fighting shy to go beyond
But wilting fast with daylight'.
Wonderful lines Hank.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
A moment to cherish ... and yes I think you have to rise early to see the beauty of the moonflowers.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
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