Krishnanand Guptar Poet Other

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Written 15 November 2025

Placed First in Illusku: Illustrated Haiku Challenge 3 Poetry Contest of JCB Brul

Submitted to 1433 Any Short Form 2025

A Weathered Oak Tree

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             s~ t~ i ~ l~ l    s-t-a-r-e-s   a~ t    t-h-e   s~ k~ y.

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a weathered oak tree
battered by men fate and storms ~
still stares at the sky.

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Valsa George December 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM Congratulations on your first place win with your concrete poem. I love the image of the oak tree still staring into the sky despite all venomous attacks.

Valsa George November 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM A great haiku beautifully illustrated. All the best dear friend.