Sound of ball on bat –
Single engine prop above –
Busy Lawnmower.
A clink of glasses –
Wood pigeon calls from the tree –
Frenzied laden bees.
A creaking swing-chair –
Rustle of a newspaper –
Cold new beer goes ‘pfsst’.
Leaves in a light wind –
Kids playing nicely, for now…
Green and pleasant land.
Buried far from sun –
The worms work, working away ~
Listen carefully.
duncancleary 
That last line gives a lie to the serene summer afternoon. Creepy! Made me think. Thanks.
Thanks for your comment too.
magical writing, keep it up.
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Nice haiku set Duncan, loved the twist at the end, how transitory those moments of rest are – like English Summer.
Wonderful! The thing that hit me as I read is that each line could be expanded into its own poem. So many things you paraded before us. Wonderful things! Exceptional poem!
Oh wow awesome imagery I was totally there
Buried far from sun –
The worms work, working away ~
Listen carefully.
delightful read for all lines, well done, Happy Rally.
Do worms make a noise? Got me thinking. Loved the summer afternoon.
A very ideal sort of a day, though the mood here is one that seems to anticipate something might come along and spoil it. Kids playing nice, for now and the worms ever digging seem ominous. I hope to enjoy such a day as long as it lasts… 🙂 Enjoyed this poem very much. 🙂
Kids playing nicely for now – LOL! I cannot think of anything to say but to shake my head with a smile on my face!
This sensory experience is fabulous and beautifully written.
Thanks for all the comments.
Oh how nice a poem this is. I love July and you captured her spirit so well.
Oooh, I do love summer poetry, spreads such warmth through me. I love this, you seem to have a keen eye for observation!