Black Cottonwood Tree

perfect mate nearby
wind scatters cottony tufts- 
a summer snowfall


8/20/2019


Howmanysyllables 5-7-5


Poetry Contest: Tree Themed Haiku 
Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 8/27/2019 4:42:00 PM
Ive never seen one but your poem makes me want to! Great poem!
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Date: 8/23/2019 7:59:00 AM
Perfect image, Eve. I saw such summer snowfalls)
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Date: 8/23/2019 7:11:00 AM
Congratulations, Eve on your win.
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Date: 8/22/2019 9:31:00 PM
So beautiful, Eve. Congratulations for your wonderful win. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
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Date: 8/22/2019 6:17:00 PM
I remember one time using that "snow in summer" delightful tree as my symbol in a long poem. Do you live down south to see them? Enjoyed this one. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 8/22/2019 2:39:00 PM
Great visual, Eve! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim
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Date: 8/22/2019 2:15:00 PM
Lovely visual, Eve, Congrats on your win.
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Date: 8/22/2019 2:06:00 PM
What super imagery eve, many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 8/22/2019 8:21:00 AM
Wonderful imagery, Eve. I have those cottony, summer snowflake all over my window screens from my neighbor's cottonwood tree. Congrats on your win. John
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Date: 8/22/2019 7:18:00 AM
I'm surrounded with them and my lawn looks like snow in June. Congrats on your win with your great imagery.
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Date: 8/22/2019 6:31:00 AM
- Sounds like a gentle and beautiful snow, Eve :) - Congratulations on your lovely winning haiku :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/20/2019 2:44:00 PM
This is very nice Eve! :)
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Date: 8/20/2019 7:29:00 AM
Beautifully done Eve. Such a descriptive piece in few words. Best wishes in the contest.
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Date: 8/20/2019 4:02:00 AM
Lovely image Eve 'snow' without the chill. Good luck. Tom
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