Statuesque

now without leaves
empty trees pose,
then freeze..on pause
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 12/15/2019 4:17:00 AM
Brian, this is beautiful and a great example of this interesting form I have never heard of before or written.
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Brian Strand
Date: 12/15/2019 6:58:00 AM
Thanks Constance,the form was subject to a contest a while back (as per comments below)
Date: 11/18/2011 6:16:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in ^Rick's "Than-Bauk" contest Brian. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/17/2011 5:57:00 PM
Late congrats on your well deserved win, dear Brian! Best, iolanda
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Date: 11/17/2011 12:34:00 PM
Pleased to read your winning entry Brian..
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Date: 11/17/2011 8:48:00 AM
This is, I think, my favorite of all of these Than-Bauk poems....a lovely poem!! Congratulations, Brian!
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Date: 11/17/2011 2:14:00 AM
Congratulations this wonderful win in the contest of Rick, Brian
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Date: 11/16/2011 7:13:00 PM
A truly nice one. Congratulations. Joyce
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Date: 11/16/2011 2:16:00 PM
This is so fitting with the title you gave it, Brian. NIcely done and nicely won!
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Date: 11/16/2011 1:36:00 PM
Oh, this is a brilliant than-bauk, Brian. Congratulations on your win in Rick's contest! Great imagery that sets the mood. Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/8/2011 7:40:00 AM
a gliterring write, brian.. you spoil me with such solid imagery with an element of surprise in the end... riight on cue!...greaat job!
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Date: 11/8/2011 7:37:00 AM
Awesome write! Enjoyed reading your work today!----Lori
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