Haiku For Andreas Stubborn Old Man Potd 3 28 2019

october leaf that
                                clings to its branch   no fear of
                                death but the falling
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Rodrigues Avatar
March 30, 2020 at 9:33 PM
Yes!
Knowlton Avatar
March 30, 2020 at 9:38 PM
Again, I thank you Kim. Appreciate you reading my poems and taking the time to comment.
Krutsinger Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 4:27 PM
I am feeling rather this way myself.
Knowlton Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 7:11 PM
Hang in there Caren. Do not let go.
Wolf Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 2:24 PM
Somewhere O'Henry is beaming at this one, Charlie! Superb. ~ Gershon
Knowlton Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 2:33 PM
Thank you again Gershon…With her permission, I turned Andrea`s "Stubborn old man" into a haibun. My haiku makes more sense if you`re familiar with her poem. In any case, Thank you again for reading and your kind words.
Dawson Avatar
March 4, 2020 at 9:46 PM
A whole story with suspense in three lines!
Knowlton Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 2:55 AM
Hi J.R…Thank you for reading and your comment. I really enjoyed Andrea`s poem and asked if I could write something. I`m glad you liked.
Dietrich Avatar
March 4, 2020 at 2:45 PM
I like this SO much.Thanks for sharing with me that you wanted to do this!
Knowlton Avatar
March 4, 2020 at 3:10 PM
It was only right that I ask. Thank you for permission and for writing a poem that touched me.
Rose  Avatar
March 4, 2020 at 2:08 PM
We are so human and yes we cling to that leaf for as long as we can, well said . poet.
Knowlton Avatar
March 4, 2020 at 2:16 PM
Thank you Pixie Dust. I appreciate you reading and responding. If you have`t yet read Andrea`s "Stubborn old man," I highly recommend.
Roper Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 3:04 PM
I like it, Charlie,
Knowlton Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 4:46 PM
Thank you Eve for your kind comment. I really enjoyed her poem.
Gauthier Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 2:42 PM
We feel for that lonely leaf, Charlie. Well penned.
Knowlton Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 3:02 PM
Thank you Line…I liked her poem so much I asked her if she minded I write a poem.
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