Mark Koplin Poet Haiku

Haiku Redwood

haiku ~ redwood


unfelled statuesque
accomplishing amour touch
archaic redwood

redwood, I was amazed at their shear size and extreme age 
some of these living redwood trees are over 3000 years old

august 4, 2020
traditional haiku-nature themed poetry contest
sponsor: Tania Kitchen

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 10, 2020 at 7:46 AM Fantastic haiku. Congratulations for your win! xomo Mark Koplin August 10, 2020 at 8:53 AM Thanks Mo! You rock!

Jan Allison August 8, 2020 at 1:15 PM Dropping back with my congratulations on your win mark:-) Hugs Jan xx Mark Koplin August 8, 2020 at 5:40 PM Thanks Jan! I appreciate you my friend

Paula Goldsmith August 8, 2020 at 10:00 AM Congratulations on your win. Few words with much said. It is hard to believe that there are living redwood trees that are over 3000 years. Now that is old. Enjoy your win and weekend................ Mark Koplin August 8, 2020 at 5:40 PM I think they have one that is 3600

Andrea Dietrich August 8, 2020 at 9:58 AM great imagery for these wondrous trees, MArk. they are ancient and so awesome. Congrats on your win. Mark Koplin August 8, 2020 at 5:39 PM Thank you Andrea

Michelle Faulkner August 8, 2020 at 8:03 AM I love the majestic redwoods of Nothern California, your verse here is impressive, congratulations on your win, Mark. Mark Koplin August 8, 2020 at 5:39 PM Thank you, I appreciate that

Aditi Mishra August 8, 2020 at 6:41 AM Loved the picture you've painted for redwood Mark. Tender, mysterious, gorgeous. Congratulations on your win! :) Mark Koplin August 8, 2020 at 5:38 PM Thank you so much

Malabika Ray Choudhury August 8, 2020 at 6:06 AM Congratulations, Mark. I love your haiku about Redwood - I think I saw them in California and was mesmerized! Mark Koplin August 8, 2020 at 6:09 AM Thank you! They are incredible

Sam Kauffman August 7, 2020 at 1:04 PM Wonderful Mark! So glad you entered this gem. I love the fact that redwoods grow in a circle to support each other with their shallow root systems. Congratulations. Creative imagery! Mark Koplin August 7, 2020 at 4:02 PM Thanks Sam I appreciate that. They are also hollow and grow up to 360 feet tall

Carolyn Devonshire August 7, 2020 at 9:13 AM I've seen these redwoods, Mark, and you described them very creatively. Congratulations on your win! Mark Koplin August 7, 2020 at 10:27 AM Thanks Carolyn, they are breath taking aren't they

Jenna Logan August 7, 2020 at 4:27 AM Congratulations on writing a winning Haiku, Mark. Mark Koplin August 7, 2020 at 8:52 AM I didn't think it would place but I'm glad it did. Thanks Jenna

Tania Kitchin August 7, 2020 at 4:21 AM Mark, congratulations on your winning placement, love the magnificent imagery! Mark Koplin August 7, 2020 at 8:51 AM Thank you so much Tania! I greatly appreciate the placement. Thanks my friend.

Jan Allison August 5, 2020 at 3:18 PM what wonderful visual Mark i would love to see one for real:-) hugs jan xx Mark Koplin August 5, 2020 at 6:40 PM These trees get up to 360 feet tall. When you stand on the ground next to them and look up its truly amazing. I dove through the avenue of giants in northern california

Jennifer Proxenos August 5, 2020 at 9:48 AM Awesome write I can visualize those amazing archaic redwood trees over 3000 years old - think of the history they could reveal to us. Loved this and faved it. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Mark Koplin August 5, 2020 at 6:38 PM I actually have a piece of one in my garage that is older than Jesus