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For the  "Write Three Beautiful Lines Poetry Contest" of Constance La France

Newport Flowering Plum Tree

April Hiku

"When the old plum tree blooms, the entire world blooms" - Dogen
   
                                with blossoms bursting
              my plum tree basks in sunlight . . .
a song bird’s sweet trill
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Kendrick Avatar
March 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Congratulations on this one being on the winners' list. Way to go. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. I like the beauty of the work and the picture. Sara K
mysore Avatar
March 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!!!
Beaufort Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Andrea, I could certainly see or hear that all those flowers might move in the wind and imitate song. It would be pleasantly soft. Smiles!
Dietrich Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I love my trees in April!
Gauthier Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Delightful ~ especially with spring around the corner
Mckeithan Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Congratulations on your win. Well deserved
Famuyiwa Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Congrats on your win.
Neumann Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Beautiful ...XXX
Miller Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 2:25 AM
That is an uplifting haiku, congratulations
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Hello Andrea, a lovely poem of and early spring. Hugs. /Darlene/
Proxenos Avatar
March 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Such a pretty Haiku, the blossoms look like a frilly skirt that a little girl would wear. Well penned and good luck. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Mckeithan Avatar
March 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
What a picture and an excellent 3 liner to go with it. Good luck in the contest
Read Avatar
March 6, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Spring awakens my favourite season, three little lines that say so much. xx
Empress Avatar
March 6, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Wow thats such a pretty picture! I think you have a tree like that too! I remember seeing a picture. And youv written this haiku so well along with the quote! I just did a kimo which was nice doing after a long time! I miss doing short forms. Best wishes sweet andrea
Dietrich Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Thanks and you are right. I have shown pictures of it on FB. I love my trees. The time for them to bloom is right around the corner. Did I see your kimo yet. Gotta go see. I love all these short forms Constance is having us do
Mcintosh Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Beautiful indeed. love it. God bless you always, love, Gina
Daniel Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Lovely and picturesque:)
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