Enlightenment

So many people
are out smelling the flowers...
Hope some planting them.

Pluck not the flower
Let it be the delight of 
other travelers

Flowers in morning 
tell us to look up always 
and not to look down

By plucking petals
impossible to gather....
fairness and fragrance

Fairness and fragrance
always will stay in the hand
that gives to someone

I asked a flower,
“What is the meaning of life?”
opened empty hands. 

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August 14, 2014
Form Haiku (Syllables Total 102- (6 by 17)
Dr. Ram Mehta
Contest: Enlightenment by marvin celestial
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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May 23, 2015 at 11:08 AM
AWESOME
Gifford Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 12:04 PM
This poem is worthy of the highest praise and awards. Well done, Dr. Ram! I'm including it on my favorites list. Also, you commented recently on my Haiku "A Change of Address" And you said it gave you a laugh. That's good, but the true meaning of that poem was lost on you and others I've shared it with who thought I did not respect the dead and their resting place. Not true! Please read the notes I've added to that poem. And you will discover the true biblical meaning I intended. :)
Garg Avatar
September 5, 2014 at 10:33 AM
congratulations , Dr. Ram for the great win. You deserved it.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 4, 2014 at 7:42 AM
Wow, this entry is so impressive and well written! I am very happy to see it garner the number ONE spot. Big Congrats Dr. Ram. Blessings, Connie
Nagpal Avatar
September 4, 2014 at 6:56 AM
Congrats!!
Trichet Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 9:03 PM
Congrats Dr Ram, loved the fragrance of this Haiku...exceptional
Lamoureux Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 7:55 PM
I can see why this one is in the top spot. Congratulations Dr. Ram.
Nance Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 5:15 PM
Wonderful win my friend :) there is so much wisdom in your writes!
Dietrich Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 3:38 PM
BIG congrats on your big win, Dr. Ram
Haight Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 2:26 PM
Congratulations on your 1st place win, Dr. Mehta! Nice! Sandra
Andresen Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 12:13 PM
- Dr. Ram, the first alone ... is a winner - but, all are wonderful - Congratulations on the top of the list ... FIRST PLACE !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Devonshire Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 11:34 AM
Beautiful, Dr. Ram. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Sietesantos Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 10:04 AM
Dr. Ram, this piece is so "enlightening" - an excellent haiku! Congratulations on your TOP OF THE CLASS win! Pandita
Lawless Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 7:59 AM
Congrats on the top finish Dr. Ram. I think the last Haiku should stand on its own as it seem to me to be diminished by the descriptions preceding it.
Burkholder Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 6:58 AM
Beautiful images reminds me when I was young I would not pick flowers because I wanted others to enjoy them a well. Now I am older and if I pick a flower, I do so rarely and still with the thought of those who walk the path after me. Congratulations on this worthy win!
A. Sharma Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 6:49 AM
Loved all ur enlightening haikus Dr Ram! Last one especially is amazing , congrats on huge win!
Walker  Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 12:41 AM
Superlative win Dr. Ram. Congratulations... Verlena
Gorelick Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Happy for you Dr Ram, Congrats on a big win. BG
Gorelick Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 11:59 PM
Happy for you Dr Ram, Congrats on a big win. BG
De La Luna Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 10:50 PM
Beautiful, Dr. Ram! Congrats!
Mcintosh Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 10:34 PM
I love the last one, Dr. Congratulations on your win and may God bless you. Happy writing and love and prayers, Gina
Allison Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 10:27 PM
many congratulations for a fine string of haiku Dr Mehta:-) hugs Jan xxx
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 8:52 PM
Congratulations for this wonderful well done Haiku.
Callus Avatar
August 20, 2014 at 1:49 PM
A clever and enlightening set of haiku, Dr. This is a winning entry to me. I give it a 7 rating. // paul
Garg Avatar
August 17, 2014 at 7:01 AM
multiple haikus; all beautiful. All the best, for the contest.
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