Bonsai Tree

Volcanic clay soil 
Interwoven roots through rocks;
Pruned limbs reach for sun.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Wallace Avatar
June 27, 2009 at 11:36 PM
great imagery...thanks for your comments as well,much appreciated
Martin Avatar
April 27, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Nice muse, I like the forms of this tree.
Mckenzie Avatar
April 18, 2009 at 6:51 PM
very lovely image! Laura :)
Lopez Avatar
April 18, 2009 at 12:14 PM
I like the context, simple and very descriptive.
Davis Avatar
April 17, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Loved the last line, a great haiku.
Gorelick Avatar
April 13, 2009 at 8:48 PM
These little darlings are so difficult to "grow" My brother has a magnificent Bonsai garden..but it takes up hours of him time. Im going to read this to him..he will love it. BG
Richards Avatar
April 13, 2009 at 8:35 AM
Great subject for a wonderful haiku!! ~
Winter Avatar
April 13, 2009 at 7:50 AM
I have a friend who is in a Bonsai club! They are so cool looking. Great haiku! Love, Shar
Johnson Avatar
April 13, 2009 at 7:40 AM
Nice Haiku. concentrated genius. Thanks for your congrats. Love, Joyce
Goff Avatar
April 13, 2009 at 5:36 AM
I like the sounds( of the combination of words) combined with images of this haiku, nice, Jim
Strand Avatar
April 13, 2009 at 1:31 AM
Nice one Raul.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Devonshire Avatar
April 12, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Great description of the Bonsai, Raul. Their branches do seem to be reaching to the sun. Carolyn
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