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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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/23/2019 7:50:00 AM

Says much! Love it! Congratulations, L.J.!

L. J. Carber
Date: 10/23/2019 8:08:00 AM

Thanks Kim!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/22/2019 8:51:00 PM

Such an interesting image you've penned in this haiku! Congrats on your win in the contest! Best wishes, Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/23/2019 6:12:00 PM

Nothing like an 'old' friend, eh?! LOL. Smiles, gershon

L. J. Carber
Date: 10/23/2019 8:08:00 AM

Thank you, my old friend!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/21/2019 7:47:00 PM

Congrats again!!! It's charming as ever!

L. J. Carber
Date: 10/22/2019 10:05:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea!

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/21/2019 3:21:00 PM

Beautiful image. Congrats on your top win, LJ.

L. J. Carber
Date: 10/22/2019 10:06:00 AM

Thank you, Line

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/21/2019 11:49:00 AM

CONGRATULATIONS on your win, LJ. Very lovely. Janice

L. J. Carber
Date: 10/22/2019 10:06:00 AM

Thank you, Janice

Brenda Chiri

Date: 10/21/2019 9:23:00 AM

L.J. Beautiful congrats on your win!;)

L. J. Carber
Date: 10/22/2019 10:06:00 AM

Thanks, Brenda

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/15/2019 8:24:00 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

L. J. Carber
Date: 9/16/2019 8:28:00 AM

The warmest regards to you as well, dear friend--and fellow poet of the soul....

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/10/2019 4:43:00 PM

excellent haiku, L.J. Congrats on the awesome win

L. J. Carber
Date: 9/12/2019 8:45:00 AM

Thank you kindly, Andrea!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/10/2019 7:08:00 AM

Great image! Congratulations, L.J.!

L. J. Carber
Date: 9/10/2019 10:45:00 AM

Thanks, Kim!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/10/2019 12:05:00 AM

Love this. Congratulations and blessings

L. J. Carber
Date: 9/10/2019 10:46:00 AM

Thank you, Regina, I appreciate your kind words.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/9/2019 3:36:00 PM

fabulous imagery, congrats on your win L J:-) hugs Jan xx

L. J. Carber
Date: 9/10/2019 10:46:00 AM

Thanks, Jan

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/11/2018 5:07:00 PM

Lovely imagery, LJ.

Line Gauthier
Date: 9/9/2019 3:45:00 PM

Back with congrats on your win, LJ. Indeed I love haiku and merging with the art of photography.

L. J. Carber
Date: 10/11/2018 8:31:00 PM

Thank you Line-- I'm glad you like haiku too-- it's one of my favorite forms of poetry.

Deborah Burch

Date: 12/6/2016 9:01:00 PM

Congrats on your win in Brian's contest, Len. Well Done. Hugs. Cap'n Deb

L. J. Carber
Date: 12/7/2016 7:54:00 AM

Thank you, 'Cap'!