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Dogwoods

dogwood blooms

blanket gnarled branches

pillow clouds     



April 28, 2018


Tree haiku 3-5-3 Contest By Mick Talbot
First Place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 9:50 AM
Gorgeous haiku! Congratulations on your win! xomo
Gentry Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 1:21 PM
Thanks Maureen!
Faulkner Avatar
May 4, 2018 at 9:18 AM
Back with congratulations on your win, Susan!
Gentry Avatar
May 4, 2018 at 2:53 PM
Thanks so much, Michelle! Your comments are always appreciated.
Messina Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 11:44 AM
Congrats on your win Susan, very well done. All the best, Charlie
Gentry Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 4:37 PM
Thank you, Charlie! Same to you.
Sinha-Roy Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 1:29 AM
Congratulations, Susan on your first position win.
Gentry Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 5:42 AM
Thanks Subimal.
Roper Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 9:14 PM
Great imagery, Susan, dogwoods are beautiful . Congratulations on your win.. Hugs Eve
Gentry Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 12:25 AM
Thanks so much Eve! :)
Webster Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 8:32 PM
beautiful! congratulations, susan!
Gentry Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 12:25 AM
Thanks Jack. Sweet of you to comment.
Johnson Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 7:06 PM
Nicely constructed. Congratulations!
Gentry Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 12:25 AM
Thank you! Appreciate the comment.
Dietrich Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 5:32 PM
Congrats for your top win with one of the prettiest written.
Gentry Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 12:24 AM
Aww thank you Andrea. So sweet.
Pett Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 5:11 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Susan with your exceptional haiku, great last line. :))
Gentry Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 12:24 AM
Thanks so much Roy! :)
Allison Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 4:55 PM
wonderful imagery Susan, Many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Gentry Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 12:23 AM
Thanks Jan! :)
Talbot Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 4:41 PM
My dogwood not yet in bloom, but when it is I'll be remembering 'pillow clouds'. Congratulations Susan, a winner! Mick
Gentry Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 12:23 AM
Thank you Mick! They are just starting to bloom here. I am honored to place in your contest, thrilled. Thanks for having it and thanks for all you do.
Gauthier Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 4:37 PM
Lovely, Susan. Congrats on your top win.
Gentry Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 12:21 AM
Thank you Line!
Callus Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 4:16 PM
Captivating imagery, Susan! Congratulations on placing first. Regards // paul
Gentry Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 12:21 AM
Thanks so much Paul.
Sietesantos Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 3:44 PM
This is a lovely haiku that deserves its top placement! Congratulations, my dear Susan! Hugs. Pandita
Gentry Avatar
May 3, 2018 at 12:20 AM
Thank you very much! :)
Cunningham Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 1:59 PM
Congratulations Susan. Tom.
Gentry Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 3:40 PM
Thank you Tom.
Andresen Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 1:30 PM
- Congratulations on your 1st place in the contest, Susan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gentry Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 3:40 PM
Thank you!
Doll Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 9:17 AM
Wow-fantastic , I enjoyed it very much.
Gentry Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 10:57 AM
Thank you!
Richards Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 5:29 PM
Love the beauty in this one Susan! Well done!
Gentry Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 10:59 PM
Thanks Carrie!
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 4:20 PM
This is quite an exceptional haiku Susan. The blooms really do resemble clouds! Excellent! : )
Gentry Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 10:58 PM
Thank you. Yes, I think they do. :)
Messina Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 9:43 PM
Great imagery in this gem. I don't know if this is for the contest, but best of luck if it is...Be well, stay well, and all the best...Charlie
Gentry Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 11:57 PM
Thanks so much! Yes it is... hard to tell, some really good haiku here. Same to you.
George   Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 12:35 PM
So beautiful...like the dogwood tree.
Gentry Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 11:56 PM
Thank you!
May Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 8:45 PM
Beautiful haiku Susan..
Gentry Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 11:17 PM
So kind of you to read and comment.
Dietrich Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 7:29 PM
gorgeous imagery!
Gentry Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 11:15 PM
Thanks Andrea.
Horsman Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 11:10 AM
Love this Susan, the imagery is superb.
Gentry Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 11:15 PM
Thank you! Appreciate your input.
Faulkner Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 9:46 AM
This is such a vivid image - the photo with it is perfect!
Gentry Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 12:22 PM
Thanks Michelle! You are so kind.
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