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Almond Petal Pall

barely pink blossoms
Vincent’s funeral blanket
lay atop his grave

Kathryn McLoughlin Collins 
July 26, 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Song Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 6:54 PM
"barely blossoms" just about choked me up while reading this one...understand completely this emotion...best to u, Kathryn...
Culverhouse Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 11:21 AM
wow....beautiful!! I am reminded of those beautiful bouquets. and the floral smell.
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August 26, 2012 at 2:24 PM
Poignant Haiku, excellently executed... Very nice in a sad sort of way... Terry (see Soup)
Horne Avatar
August 26, 2012 at 12:07 PM
beautiful but sad, my friend - I'm very sorry if you're writing about a real life bereavement x
Alvez Avatar
August 26, 2012 at 7:23 AM
Ah! Lovely! Cynthia
Palmer Avatar
August 24, 2012 at 7:48 PM
sad but nicely done,Kathryn
Kendrick Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 3:35 PM
Sad one..Sara
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August 22, 2012 at 7:30 AM
Very good haiku, Kathryn - well done. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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August 12, 2012 at 8:45 AM
Vincent? What a marvelous HAIKU! so smoothly flowing with splendid imagery. Well done, Kathryn!! Best wishes, Keith
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August 11, 2012 at 12:34 PM
Sad but beautiful images.
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