Horror Haiku Club Prompt
July 9 - Delphinium
A signature flower of July, the flower is supposed to have sprung from the blood of Ajax when he was killed in the Trojan War. It is said the petals are inscribed with ai, meaning either ‘alas’ or ‘woe.’
Your prompt is DELPHINIUM.
Spires of woe and
Cardiotoxicity
Pierce the morning sky
All parts of the plant contain deadly cardiotoxins, but it’s not all bad, according to folklore, delphinium repels ghosts.
To seed our vales with ghostbane
Ajax the big bad bludgeoner
bled blood blue and brilliant
Its dark blue color
Lures you in, but be careful!
Don't taste those blooms (ever!)