A Haiku

reluctant leaves fall
from the old tree showering
an old man walking.




[haiku contest, sponsor Constance La France, 3/2/22]
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Rodrigues Avatar
October 23, 2019 at 7:50 AM
Says much! Love it! Congratulations, L.J.!
Carber Avatar
October 23, 2019 at 8:08 AM
Thanks Kim!
Wolf Avatar
October 22, 2019 at 8:51 PM
Such an interesting image you've penned in this haiku! Congrats on your win in the contest! Best wishes, Gershon
Wolf Avatar
October 23, 2019 at 6:12 PM
Nothing like an 'old' friend, eh?! LOL. Smiles, gershon
Carber Avatar
October 23, 2019 at 8:08 AM
Thank you, my old friend!
Dietrich Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 7:47 PM
Congrats again!!! It's charming as ever!
Carber Avatar
October 22, 2019 at 10:05 AM
Thanks, Andrea!
Gauthier Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 3:21 PM
Beautiful image. Congrats on your top win, LJ.
Carber Avatar
October 22, 2019 at 10:06 AM
Thank you, Line
Canerdy Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 11:49 AM
CONGRATULATIONS on your win, LJ. Very lovely. Janice
Carber Avatar
October 22, 2019 at 10:06 AM
Thank you, Janice
Chiri Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 9:23 AM
L.J. Beautiful congrats on your win!;)
Carber Avatar
October 22, 2019 at 10:06 AM
Thanks, Brenda
Ashley Avatar
September 15, 2019 at 8:24 PM
I love the emotional artistry of your haiku, L. J. Your creative pen brings the imagery to life beautifully. Congratulations on your excellent win, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Carber Avatar
September 16, 2019 at 8:28 AM
The warmest regards to you as well, dear friend--and fellow poet of the soul....
Dietrich Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 4:43 PM
excellent haiku, L.J. Congrats on the awesome win
Carber Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 8:45 AM
Thank you kindly, Andrea!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 7:08 AM
Great image! Congratulations, L.J.!
Carber Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 10:45 AM
Thanks, Kim!
Mcintosh Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 12:05 AM
Love this. Congratulations and blessings
Carber Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 10:46 AM
Thank you, Regina, I appreciate your kind words.
Allison Avatar
September 9, 2019 at 3:36 PM
fabulous imagery, congrats on your win L J:-) hugs Jan xx
Carber Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 10:46 AM
Thanks, Jan
Gauthier Avatar
October 11, 2018 at 5:07 PM
Lovely imagery, LJ.
Gauthier Avatar
September 9, 2019 at 3:45 PM
Back with congrats on your win, LJ. Indeed I love haiku and merging with the art of photography.
Carber Avatar
October 11, 2018 at 8:31 PM
Thank you Line-- I'm glad you like haiku too-- it's one of my favorite forms of poetry.
Burch Avatar
December 6, 2016 at 9:01 PM
Congrats on your win in Brian's contest, Len. Well Done. Hugs. Cap'n Deb
Carber Avatar
December 7, 2016 at 7:54 AM
Thank you, 'Cap'!
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