The bluebells are back.
Their caravan pauses here;
they know this place.
© John Looker 2020
Posted by: John Looker | 10 May, 2020
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Published by Bennison Books, 2015, priced at cost, through Amazon
The bluebells are back.
Their caravan pauses here;
they know this place.
© John Looker 2020
Published by Bennison Books, 2015, priced at cost, through Amazon
Poetry from John Looker 
Hi John, love your spring haiku with its unusual take on bluebells. Combined with the photo, you have a delightful shahai.
The bluebells are out here, on Halkyn Mountain too. Along with Welsh poppies, naturally!
Such beauty to uplift our hearts at this extraordinary time.
Keep safe and well,
Paul
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By: Paul Beech on 10 May, 2020
at 10:01
Thanks a lot Paul. It sounds as though you are truly blessed by Spring flowers! Uplifting, yes!
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By: John Looker on 10 May, 2020
at 11:42
Shared on the BB FB page. I love this use of the word ‘caravan’. It inspired me to investigate its origins – apparently derived from the Persian ‘kārwān’ – different meanings to uncover 🙂
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By: Bennison Books on 10 May, 2020
at 10:08
Thanks so much Bennison Books. Yes, we have lost sight of the original ‘caravan’ of camels or other beasts of burden travelling with precious goods for miles, stopping briefly in recognised spots, oases or those caravanserais across central Asia. We can rely on Bennison Books to pick up on word usage 😊
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By: John Looker on 10 May, 2020
at 11:48
Each line gave me pleasure with an instant smile as I read the final line. Thank you.
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By: hilarycustancegreen on 10 May, 2020
at 14:08
My word … thanks so much Hilary! J
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By: John Looker on 10 May, 2020
at 14:10
very apt, John. Love it.
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By: gorgeousgael on 10 May, 2020
at 15:37
Thanks Tom! Stay well now.
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By: John Looker on 10 May, 2020
at 16:10
I understand that Bluebells are gradually becoming extinct. The house that I grew up in had a wood at the bottom of the garden. Every spring it had a thick generous bluebell carpet. I seem to recall a heavy perfume – am I right or is time and my imagination playing tricks on me?
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By: Jane Stansfeld on 10 May, 2020
at 17:54
I had not read of any threat to bluebells, Jane. They are plentiful around here, but we live in the Surrey Hills and Surrey is said to be the most wooded county in Britain. We know of plenty of thickly carpeted bluebell woods near us, and one in particular which offers about ten minutes of uninterrupted walking through a haze of subtle blue – and, yes, a pervasive perfume. Utterly beautiful.
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By: John Looker on 10 May, 2020
at 18:07
lovely spring Ku, John , to enhance the bluebells.
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By: Francina on 15 May, 2020
at 11:50
Thanks Francina. There’s high ku, there’s low ku, and there’s spring ku! 😊
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By: John Looker on 15 May, 2020
at 15:13
This is awesome!
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By: Kally on 31 May, 2020
at 18:28
Thank you Kally – it’s good of you to comment 😊
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By: John Looker on 31 May, 2020
at 20:00
You’re most welcome. Stay Safe and well.
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By: Kally on 1 June, 2020
at 10:31
John can you give me you email address. T on and I have been communicating via zOom and it’s proving we to be
Fun. M
You need download zOom. And I LLP will try to con on
Contact you tomorrow. Let me know if you have any questions Jim
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By: extrasimile on 3 June, 2020
at 15:44
I’m emailing you now Jim.
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By: John Looker on 3 June, 2020
at 15:46
Ny email is
Jim Kleinhenz@gmal.com
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By: extrasimile on 3 June, 2020
at 15:48
We had wonderful displays of bluebells here in East Sussex too, John. Balm for the soul in troubled times; as are your words. Trust all’s well with you. N.
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By: gonecyclingagain on 4 June, 2020
at 12:32
Yes, we are fine thanks Nick. It’s good to hear from you!
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By: John Looker on 4 June, 2020
at 14:12
John, sorry I missed this post until now! It’s so lovely….I have a special fondness for bluebells.
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By: Betty Hayes Albright on 11 June, 2020
at 21:50
Hello again, John! Love this!
I am a fan of your work and I would love to nominate you for the Sunshine Blogger Award. Thank you and congrats 🙂
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By: Lynda Bullerwell poetry on 2 July, 2020
at 05:06
Lynda — hello. I owe you a massive apology. I have only this minute found your comment. You are very kind, and I would not want an award thank you, but it is wonderfully encouraging to receive such a suggestion. That’s the only reward I want really – that and being able to follow your writing also. Thanks again and please excuse my long radio silence. John
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By: John Looker on 21 August, 2020
at 22:45
Reblogged this on Poetry from John Looker and commented:
It’s time to repost this one from last year!
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By: John Looker on 2 May, 2021
at 12:07