Bunches of Tulips

bunches of tulips
line every aisle
with a vibrant nod
can I hold a smile
as bright in my heart

wandering aimlessly
without a seat
carriage by carriage
I wonder too about
the moon’s resting space

teashop menu
edged with roses
every type of scone
lingers on the tip
of my indecision

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Joanna Ashwell

Joanna Ashwell, a writer from the UK. Published collections include a collection of contemporary poetry (Flarestack Publishing), haiku collection (Hub Editions), tanka collection (‘Every Star’ on Amazon) one haiku and tanka collection (‘Book Patronus’ on Amazon, and three Cherita collections (River Lanterns, Moonset Song and Love’s Scriptures - on Amazon). She has won several awards and has been on the Touchstone shortlist for individual haiku in 2020 and the Touchstone Longlist for Haibun in 2025. She was in ‘telling the bees: The Red Moon Anthology of English-Language Haiku 2024. Her short form poetry appears widely in print and online journals.