A Farmer's Tale

pale silken strands sway
tickling the warm breezy air
honey wheat wands dance

prosperity flows
nourishing life on the farm
drought came and all died

TLH  ©  05-31-2012

Haiku/Senryu
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Anish Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 6:10 PM
You stuck to the discipline of 5 7 5 - which is all to the good. Good short poems! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Horne Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 8:23 AM
powerful haiku, my friend
Horsman Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 5:34 AM
doesn't get much more truthful than these wonderful poems. harry. have you read my 'Purple Haze' harry
Renee Avatar
June 2, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Really nice, i love it and i love the comment u left. I think we are all brave in our own ways. :)
Austin Avatar
June 2, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Tough to be a farmer - constantly worried about the weather. Good write. Love, daver
Poet Avatar
June 1, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Good one.Enjoyed.
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