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Houseplant Haiku |
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Accordionmaid Member
since 2001-10-28
Posts 153MA/USA |
Gothic Begonia Potted, hanging, growing dead Your life's in question Red hearts flying high Cyclamen cycles through sky Forward and reverse What marriage is this? Not the first one, Bridal Veil Tainted love, for sure... Hello, Hibiscus Looks like you've had the biscuit Your roots are showing Still dressed for Christmas Poinsettia celebrates Bursting, vibrant, red ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Notes: I know that some would argue that this is not true haiku, but senryu (though, this collage of haiku does seem like haiku). There's that stuff about not allowing self/human element into the haiku...believe it or not, I've even read a great book about these distinctions, and I only got more confused. Anyway, these are some "Ku"s. RE: tainted love -- I don't mean to insult 2nd marriages...got one, myself...I do hope my Bridal Veil plant perks up, though! It's the second one. And, it's been rescued from death once already. [This message has been edited by Accordionmaid (03-19-2002 10:01 AM).] |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I never could write without the human element-why else write? I loved your series of haikus or whatever they are. I don't really care, as long as they are as nice as these-gave me a smile. Nan |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  YAY!!! Oh my gosh, these are all sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, I especially love poinsettas, their colors are always like Christmas to me just as hibiscuses are! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet fridnd, this is a wonderful collection of breathtaking haiku! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (03-19-2002 04:46 PM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I agree with Nan...it doesn't matter what they are....they all put a grin  on my face and thats what really matters.I especially loved the one about the Poinsettia.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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INclan Senior Member
since 1999-07-20
Posts 1024Indiana, USA |
We seem to share an enjoyment of more formalized styles. They might be senryu but who cares, the object it to express yourself. Keep it up. I enjoyed the read. INclan |
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