Open Poetry #22 |
BENEATH THE ELM TREE........(Haiku) |
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Beneath the elm tree --Lazy afternoons reading In the cooling shade |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I love it! Well done! Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Blue Kitty Member
since 2002-08-05
Posts 72Virginia |
These Haikus are so cute, short little expressions, and you do it so well, setting a good example that I might try one myself. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Interloper---you said a lot with a few words as well. Thank you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Blue Kitty----that is the highest form of compliments. They say that "emulation is a sign of success"! I look forward to reading the haikus that you'll be writing. They are so much fun to do! Linda |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
ahhhh If only I could, but if I sit to read, I fall asleep. But then, asleep under the elm could be quite grand. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
VAS---to sleep, to sleep, perchance to dream ---under the elm tree. Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Awwwwwwww, this is sooooooo beautifully relaxing, sweet friend, I love it, may you always have peaceful reads under that enchanting tree, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (09-03-2002 10:58 PM).] |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
I just adore Haiku's and you do them so well. I actually found myself transformed there. Are you serving lemonade as well? Hugs, Marti "Even if life is full of thorns, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah---Yes, indeed, I had many peaceful reads under that elm tree---until it died from Dutch Elm disease! Oh that beetle has been the scourge of this beautiful arboreal species! This is shameful plugging, but on my first day at PIP (August 27 th)I posted "THE MIGHTY OAK". When I learned that that tree was going to be chopped down to make room for a new housing development, I had to write that poem. Love, Light & Laughter Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Whoops, Marti!---I got carried away with my response to Noah's reply, that I missed replying to yours! I'd love to have a glass of lemonade under an elm tree with you! Linda |
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