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This haiku was recognized as PoetrySoup's "Poem of the Day" for April 20, 2026.

Haiku - Poetry and Hawaii

Haiku poems yield 
Untapped marketing tie-in;
Boost this Maui town.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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De Beaulieu Avatar
May 28, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Hello Williams Bartholomew,Congrats, for having P.OT. D. Enjoy your special day my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 30, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Hello Williams Bartholomew, Your welcome. Enjoy your weekend. Your friend, Darlene/ Bartholomew where do you live? I live in Canada.
Williams Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Thank you so very much, Darlene, for your fine comments and welcome visit! Have a blessed day. Your friend, Bartholomew
Dietrich Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Wow. Poem of the day here. Congrats. You live in Hawaii?
Williams Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Thank you very much, Andrea. No, I live in the "lower 48." I visited Maui in March 2020, and the poet in me just HAD TO see the town there named Haiku!! ;) Very best, Bartholomew
La France Avatar
April 22, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Bartholomew, congratulations on POTD~
Williams Avatar
April 22, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Thank you so much, Constance, for your gracious words. Blessings and very best to you and yours! Bartholomew
Nicole Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 6:58 PM
In a haiku, so much is said using only a few words. Congratulations Bartholomew, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. : ) Brandy
Williams Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I agree, Brandy. The form requires each word to "pay its own way," so to speak. Mahalo for your buoying message! Blessings and very best, Bartholomew
Kitchin Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD.
Williams Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Thank you so very much, Tania! It is good to hear from you. Blessings and very best, Bartholomew
Anaya Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Cheers to the Aloha Spirit and Congratulations on your Poem Of The Day, BW!
Williams Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Mahalo to you, Anaya! I appreciate your sincere note. Blessings and very best, Bartholomew
Rodgers Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Hello Barthhomew, A big Maui Congrats on POTD! Blessings, Daniel
Williams Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Thank you very much, Daniel, or more fittingly - mahalo! I appreciate your stop-by and welcome note. Blessings and very best, Bartholomew
Goldsmith Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your fun Haiku write. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win..............
Williams Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Paula, I can always count on you to bring a hopeful message. Thank you for showing up with one ... again! Blessings and very best, Bartholomew
Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 5:03 AM
cute Haiku...congrats on your POTD designation.
Williams Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Thank you very much, Sara, for your for your visit and kind congratulatory message! I appreciate you. Blessings and very best, Bartholomew
Edmonds  Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Congratulations on having received poem of the day, a great Haiku… Beryl
Williams Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Thank you so much, Beryl, for your encouraging words! I am grateful. Blessings and very best, Bartholomew
Jones Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Congratulations on your potd designation!
Williams Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Thank you very much, Karen! I am thankful for your graciousness. Very best, Bartholomew
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 19, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Hello Bartholomen, My fav. My friend enjoy your day. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 21, 2026 at 10:19 AM
hello Bartholomew, Your welcome. I will. I wish you to have a good. day. Your friend, /Darlene./
Williams Avatar
April 20, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Thank you very much, Darlene! I appreciate your kind words. Right back at you regarding having an enjoyable day! :) Bartholomew
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