15
January light
slowly dove-grey turns the sky
rains jasmine petals
16
lost in dark forest
i long for flames you kindled
to warm my cold arms
17
yet sparrow alights
upon a skeletal branch
sings in stark winter
D. G. Vachal © 2025
Image by Myungho Lee @Pixabay
lilies, sparrows and grass 
You say, or rather, you write what I see and what is in my heart. It gives me the experience of being there and for that I thank you.
Thank you, Ellen for such a touching comment! I am delighted to know that the words in these haiku reflect what is in your heart and the “experience for being there”. It is a humbling compliment. With my best wishes, Dee.
You are able to express in words what others can’t. That is due to hard work and talent and inspiration. And you’re not even in a garden in India inspiring you. 🙂 It comes from your soul.
Thank you, Ellen. 🙏🩷