Freshkills Park

The seed of a park,
Indigenous plants emerge;
Reclaiming beauty.







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Written for the haiku contest in New York,
in the transformation of Freshkills Landfill to Freshkills Park.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Martin Avatar
April 27, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Good luck with this one also, I hope you place.
Lopez Avatar
April 18, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Nice work, I agree with Tyler, good luck with it in the contest.
Davis Avatar
April 17, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Good luck with this contest. I think it's a great thing that they decided to clean that landfill up.
P. Avatar
April 15, 2009 at 6:00 AM
brilliant writing, Raul ... and a wonderful thought as well ... best wishes! ~ Arany
Winter Avatar
April 14, 2009 at 6:41 AM
Ha ha! Ruben's comment made me smile. It will be tough judging between the two of yours for sure. Excellent haiku and I too especially love the last line. Love, Shar
Strand Avatar
April 14, 2009 at 3:01 AM
Best wishes with this one Raul.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Devonshire Avatar
April 14, 2009 at 12:45 AM
Great concept -- "Reclaiming beauty." Fine Haiku, Raul! Love, Carolyn
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