Haiku Birch

single silver birch
overlooks the whitened head stones
priest in black waiting.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Austin Avatar
March 9, 2015 at 11:21 AM
The whiteness of death is very well projected here. Congrats on the selection. Love, daver
Breidenthal Avatar
December 15, 2014 at 7:02 AM
Beautifully penned.This one, though short in words tells a long story. Bautiful one! Always, Laura
Newman Avatar
December 16, 2014 at 9:27 AM
Thank you for your time and comment, Miken
Sathasivam Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 2:23 AM
Sad but well penned. Tfs
Newman Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 5:42 AM
Thank you your kind comment, Miken
Meade Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 4:52 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!
Newman Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 5:45 AM
Thanks David, that is encouragement at the right time. Miken Did you mean scared !!..
Allison Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 3:45 PM
sad but with lovely imagery:-) Hugs Jan x
Newman Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 5:46 AM
Thanks Jan, for your comments... miken
Gifford Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 2:32 PM
A sad haiku of a death. But the single silver birch was a beautiful line. Christmas blessings, Darlene
Newman Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 5:47 AM
Thank you, your perception of those three lines is interesting .. Miken
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