Home » Poems » Barbara Gorelick » Branches Bare of Leaves

Branches Bare of Leaves



branches bare of leaves
but persimmons still cling tight...
jay calls in delight



seasonal word...persimmon
For the Strict Haiku contest...
Barbara Gorelick

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Jon Arno

Date: 1/27/2012 6:40:00 PM

Good job on your superb write Best regards, Jon

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/25/2012 6:01:00 PM

this is so beautiful, Barbara. Glad to see it again and a winner in this contest. Congratulations.

Bob Quigley

Date: 1/25/2012 9:37:00 AM

Well done Barbara. Congratulations

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/25/2012 6:06:00 AM

Congratulations on the win in Brian's "UPTO Fourteen" contest Barbara. Love, Carol

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/16/2011 11:24:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in the Strict Haiku contest BG. Love, Carol

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/13/2011 9:51:00 AM

If the frost has fallen they will be ripe for picking..Enjoyed..Congrats on your win..Sara

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 11/12/2011 2:41:00 PM

those Jays are greedy birds i wonder if birds pucker? [just the thought of persimmons makes my mouth dry!] Congrad's Light & love

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 11/11/2011 11:53:00 AM

What a lovely scene this was! I could so imagine those birds happy with those persimmons on the branches, very nice contrast between the bare branch and persimmons :) Congrats on your win, BG!

Kash Poet

Date: 11/11/2011 10:50:00 AM

Very nice imagery here Barbara.Congrats on your win.

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 11/11/2011 7:58:00 AM

Barbara, congratulations on your win with this wonderful Haiku. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/11/2011 1:13:00 AM

B;G;.~;-) CONGRATULATIONS, WITH YOUR entry FOR CHARLES STRICK HAIKU *YIKKEEESS~lesson~ , I COULD NEVER PULL THIS OFF* Have a wonderful VETERANS DAY @;- GOD BLESS,..p.d.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/10/2011 8:46:00 PM

Congrats BG on a wonderful win with these fascinating words luv..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/10/2011 8:19:00 PM

yours was very pretty and happy. Congrats on your win, Barbara

Charles Henderson

Date: 11/10/2011 2:21:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in my contest. Charles

Gwendolen Song

Date: 11/10/2011 2:17:00 PM

love the choice of fruit, Barbara. Such a lovely scene with the singing blue jay too. Congrats. Gwendolen

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/10/2011 1:32:00 PM

This brings a smile again...I was sure it would do well! Congratulations, Barbara!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/2/2011 8:46:00 PM

This is so lovely. I would rate it high!

Date: 11/2/2011 1:21:00 PM

Nice use of imagery in this poem. Best wishes in the contest. Karen

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/1/2011 5:49:00 AM

Wishing you the best in Charles' contest Barbara. Love, Carol

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/31/2011 6:50:00 PM

oh, I love this one!! and mmmm...hope those persimmons are fuyus....I love to eat those out of the hand! What a joyful poem, great for the contest! Good luck!!

John Smith

Date: 10/31/2011 10:35:00 AM

Is persimmon a favourite of women, or do you prefer men lemon?

Jack Horne

Date: 10/31/2011 9:47:00 AM

Lovely haiku, Barbara. Many congrats on your wins too : )