I think this is a species of gumweed, common in our dry area— a small plant in the path where we walk our dog. I perfect find for a haiku for WriteOut– getting outdoors to meet unexpected joys. Where could you walk in your neighborhood?
Gold Surprise
In October a
Sheri Edwards
gold surprise: rays of yellow
shine despite the cold.
10.19.2025
WriteOut
Haiku
ABOUT WRITEOUT
“Write Out is a free two-week celebration that will run October 12-26, 2025 where we step outside the doors of our classrooms, homes, and workplaces to write and create. Everyone is invited—educators, students, families, and friends—and encouraged to explore neighborhoods, parks, and other outdoor spaces. The goal is to be inspired by the world around us and to connect and learn through place-based writing and sharing.”National Writing Project WriteOut
This year’s Choice Board of outdoor activities and writing suggestions is filled with ideas for what to write about outside, in whatever space you find. You can download a Choice Board PDF with QR codes to share with others. The project also provides a wonderful guide for writing outdoors: Writing Outside the Classroom– A Guide to Getting Started.