Food For the Trees

piercing rays of light
overwhelms the green giants
in the old, dark woods
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Dietrich Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 9:15 PM
Nicely done. Congratulations!
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June 2, 2010 at 3:32 PM
Congrats Brandee on your winning poem in Haiku You contest.. a wonderful write..enjoy your big win.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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December 1, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Congratulations on your hm in the contest. Love, Joyce
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November 27, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Congratulations Brandee, on your success Raul Moreno’s “Ascension” contest with this lovely haiku. (…Sorry to be so late. Don’t they say better late than never? I’m finally reading these winners. xoxoxox) . Your poetic skills shine. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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November 26, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Hey Brandee, Are you talking abort those giant redwood green giants? And oh how beautiful they are with the light shining though... As are southern forests as well. I enjoyed your haiku. Happy Thanksgiving. Love to you, Dane Ann
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November 25, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Excellent Haiku Brandee, big congrats on your winning piece in Raul's contest >> James
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November 24, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Congrats on your success in Raul's contest Brandee.Rgds Brian & thanks for your kind words & comments today.
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November 24, 2009 at 2:16 PM
Brandee, I just wanted to drop by and add congratulations on your win in Raul's contest to my other comment. Way to go! Enjoy your honor. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Karen
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November 24, 2009 at 3:37 AM
Beautiful Haiky, dear Brandee. Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest. Love, Lainie
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November 24, 2009 at 3:28 AM
Congratulations on your win in Raul's Ascension contest Brandee. Love, Carol
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November 23, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Congrats, Brandee, on your win in Raul's contest! Hugs, Donna
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November 23, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Congrats, Brandee, on your winning poem in Raul's contest.. well deserved honor.. blessings ... luv... Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
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November 23, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Brandee, congrats on your success in the contest...Raul
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November 23, 2009 at 8:39 AM
I am not a Haiku fan, but I liked this! Thanks for your comment on my poem. I talk to God every day; usually he's the only one listening to me!!! :) Mary
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November 22, 2009 at 8:30 AM
this had to make me smile :) yummy sunlight indeed for the huge trees--I liked your approach to the photo very much, so unique good luck in the contest :)
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November 21, 2009 at 2:32 PM
good imagery, nice haiku, thanks for your comments C:
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November 21, 2009 at 2:20 PM
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November 21, 2009 at 1:25 PM
Nice use of imagery to convey your thoughts. I really like the opening line. Good luck in the contest. Keep on writing! Karen
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November 20, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Lovely haiku, Brandee! Best of luck in the contest. Hugs, Donna
Brown Avatar
November 18, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Thank you for starting my new day out with some excellent reading. May this week find you in good health and your pen be overflowing with inspiration. Love, Carol
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November 18, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Food, excellent perspective. Very nicely done. Smiles from Lolita
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November 17, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Nice Haiku...enjoyed...Marty
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