Arise ye dawns of spring
like daffodils to the clouds
and eggs from the pan
(This haiku was inspired by a poem I wrote this week with my pals at Charles House when one of the participants made the brilliant connection between daffodils and sunny-side-up eggs. A belated Happy Vernal Equinox to my fellow Northern Hemispherians.)
About Bartholomew Barker
Bartholomew Barker is an organizer of Living Poetry, a collection of poets in the Triangle region of North Carolina where he has hosted a monthly feedback workshop for more than decade. His first poetry collection, Wednesday Night Regular, written in and about strip clubs, was published in 2013. His second, Milkshakes and Chilidogs, a chapbook of food inspired poetry was served in 2017. He was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2021. Born and raised in Ohio, studied in Chicago, he worked in Connecticut for nearly twenty years before moving to Hillsborough where he lives and writes poetry.
Bartholomew Barker, Poet 
Great inspiration!
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Indeed. I never would’ve thought of it!
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A creative comparison! Daffodils is definitely the word of the week. A fine one!
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When it’s spring, we write about daffodils. Thanks, Michele!
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Not native to my region, I dream of them. 😊 You’re welcome, Bart.
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Too bad. What time of year do the Saguaro flower?
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Yes, but that just makes seeing daffodils elsewhere that much sweeter. 🥰 Typically the saguaro cacti begin to pop in May, but that can vary a bit. I will start looking for them next month. Daffodils are cheerful and delightful, but the gorgeous saguaro flower has its own charm, sometimes hard to capture due to the height of cactus. 🌵 Thanks Bart!
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What I remember most from my one visit to your desert was the Saguaro. If I lived there, I bet I’d only write about them.
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They are quite unique and therefore, memorable. Thank you so much for sharing this with me, Bart. I will hold your interest in my mind when I begin scouting for that blossom and featuring it in a post or two. 😊🙏🏻
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I like that you gave the everyday cooking a poetic space. 🌿💚
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Thanks, CB! There’s poetry everywhere.
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Brilliant! 😉
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Grazie, Luisa!
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💗💗💗
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What a great contrast!
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Thanks, Dawn. It was inspired!
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