Bitter Fruit

bitter fruit cast from rotten trees bear no seeds

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Date: 3/24/2019 7:08:00 PM

powerful haiku which is open to so many interpretations - sadly it makes me think of a family member:-( hugs Jan xx

Deb Radke
Date: 3/29/2019 6:58:00 PM

Thank you, Jan, for the encouraging words. Yes, I, too, have a few relatives “rotting on the ground”.

Date: 12/29/2018 9:55:00 AM

Brilliant haiku, Deb. So deep-with many interpretations . A fav for me. Warmest wishes~ Warren

Deb Radke
Date: 3/29/2019 6:54:00 PM

Thanks, Warren. You pay me a great compliment by saying this poem has many interpretations. Take care. Deb

Date: 12/21/2018 7:54:00 PM

I always think of that sad song from long ago when I see the words bitter fruit. I like the format and flow of this.

Deb Radke
Date: 3/29/2019 6:53:00 PM

Thanks so much Andrea. I’m glad this poem spoke to you.

Date: 12/7/2018 3:35:00 PM

Wonderful, Haiku, Deb, i read into this so much,,,

Deb Radke
Date: 12/20/2018 8:26:00 AM

Thanks, Harry. I appreciate your words of support. Deb