Bitter Fruit

bitter fruit 
cast from rotten trees 
bear no seeds
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Allison Avatar
March 24, 2019 at 7:08 PM
powerful haiku which is open to so many interpretations - sadly it makes me think of a family member:-( hugs Jan xx
Radke Avatar
March 29, 2019 at 6:58 PM
Thank you, Jan, for the encouraging words. Yes, I, too, have a few relatives “rotting on the ground”.
Doll Avatar
December 29, 2018 at 9:55 AM
Brilliant haiku, Deb. So deep-with many interpretations . A fav for me. Warmest wishes~ Warren
Radke Avatar
March 29, 2019 at 6:54 PM
Thanks, Warren. You pay me a great compliment by saying this poem has many interpretations. Take care. Deb
Dietrich Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 7:54 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.
Radke Avatar
March 29, 2019 at 6:53 PM
Thanks so much Andrea. I’m glad this poem spoke to you.
Horsman Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 3:35 PM
Wonderful, Haiku, Deb, i read into this so much,,,
Radke Avatar
December 20, 2018 at 8:26 AM
Thanks, Harry. I appreciate your words of support. Deb
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