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Haiku Birch

single silver birch overlooks the whitened head stones priest in black waiting.

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Daver Austin

Date: 3/9/2015 11:21:00 AM

The whiteness of death is very well projected here. Congrats on the selection. Love, daver

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 12/15/2014 7:02:00 AM

Beautifully penned.This one, though short in words tells a long story. Bautiful one! Always, Laura

Michael Newman
Date: 12/16/2014 9:27:00 AM

Thank you for your time and comment, Miken

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 12/10/2014 2:23:00 AM

Sad but well penned. Tfs

Michael Newman
Date: 12/10/2014 5:42:00 AM

Thank you your kind comment, Miken

David Meade

Date: 12/9/2014 4:52:00 PM

A holy and sacred birch -- now stands stripped of it's bark . . . but giving homage to past lives!! Outstanding my dear friend. . . this touched my heart!

Michael Newman
Date: 12/10/2014 5:45:00 AM

Thanks David, that is encouragement at the right time. Miken Did you mean scared !!..

Jan Allison

Date: 12/9/2014 3:45:00 PM

sad but with lovely imagery:-) Hugs Jan x

Michael Newman
Date: 12/10/2014 5:46:00 AM

Thanks Jan, for your comments... miken

Darlene Gifford

Date: 12/9/2014 2:32:00 PM

A sad haiku of a death. But the single silver birch was a beautiful line. Christmas blessings, Darlene

Michael Newman
Date: 12/10/2014 5:47:00 AM

Thank you, your perception of those three lines is interesting .. Miken