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10.07.2026

Anne-Lise Andresen
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~ Poem Of The Day 11.07.2026 ~


Issa Kobayashi Inspired
Poetry Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Sotto Poet

3rd place in the contest

- Haiku X 390- nirvana -


                                                            the eightfold path
                                                             deep meditation ~
                                                                   revelation
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Gibbons Avatar
August 8, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Oops I had already fav it 🤪
Gibbons Avatar
August 8, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Back to fav it do I get a cinnamon bun now 😋
Gibbons Avatar
August 8, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Congratulations sweet Anne-Lise I loveeee this write ✍️n pic colourful like colourful me 😂 hugzzz friend of delish cinnamon buns drizzled in cream I'm drooling at image in my head 😋
Kendrick Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Congratulations on your winning work being on the winners' list. Way to go. I enjoyed reading it today. 👏✍️ Sara K.
Guptar Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Congratulations dear poetess on your win in this contest and also for the honour of POTD with a lovely haiku inspired by the famous poet Issa Kobayashi. Wish you a blissful day
Dietrich Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Very nice and big congrats. I see it's a POTD
Kendrick Avatar
July 14, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Interesting work. Anne-Lise. I have not studied those kinds of religion, so I don't know. Thank you for sharing it with us. Way to go. Sara K.
Empress Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 4:24 AM
This is beautiful. I love the way youv written your haiku dear Anne Lise. Gives me zen! I see it received POTD. Belated congratulations. Pleasure reading today ~ sending you light always
Buhagiar Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 9:17 AM
I'm not much good at meditation. Love your poem though.
M  Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Lovely Sunshine and the picture is poem perfect! Congratulations on POTD! Debx
Gasun Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Gorgeous haiku my dear poet friend Anne-lise. I love it. Big congrats on your well-deserving POTD! Thanks for sharing! Hugs
Sharma  Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Oh the eightfold path! That really says everything and the revelation! Such a moving, thought-provoking and spiritual haiku this is, dear Anne-Lise. Took me on a journey! And I felt the soulfulness within my heart! Thank you for sharing such beautiful words with us. Heartiest congratulations on POTD, so well deserved!! A favourite indeed!
Gibbons Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Congratulations Anne-Lise on getting POTD with your creation of peaceful haiku:) That made up for Norway getting beat I cried. I cheered to the final whistle. They played superb hugs <3
Andresen Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 2:21 AM
- Thank you very much for your comment and congratulations, Dorothy :) - hugs
Hind Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 9:21 PM
congrats POTD, Anne-Lise :)
Andresen Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 2:22 AM
- Thank you very much for your comment and congratulations, Paige :) - hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Congrats on POTD, Anne-Lise!
Andresen Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 2:22 AM
- Thank you very much for your comment and congratulations, Kim :) - hugs
Smith  Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Congratulations on POTD. A calming haiku.
Andresen Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 2:23 AM
- Thank you very much for your comment and congratulations, Alison and Gershon :) - hugs
Wolf Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 8:06 PM
I agree, Alison. Congratulations on your POTD, Anne-Lise. ~ Gershon
Nicole Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Deep meditation is always nice. Congratulations Anne-Lise, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. : ) Hugs, Brandy
Andresen Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 2:23 AM
- Thank you very much for your comment and congratulations, Brandy :) - hugs
Pachecho Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Anne-Lise, my day is always better when I see your name in the spotlight. Congratulations.
Andresen Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 2:23 AM
- Thank you very much for your comment and congratulations, Connie :) - hugs
Buehler Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Lovely poem, Anne-Lise. Congratulations on POTD. :)
Andresen Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 2:24 AM
- Thank you very much for your comment and congratulations, Evelyn :) - hugs
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Hello Sunshine smile, congratulation on your P.O.T.D. Enjoy your special day. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Hello Sunshine Smil, Your welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/e
Andresen Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 2:24 AM
- Thank you very much for your comment and congratulations, Darlene :) - hugs
Kitchin Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Anne-Lise, nicely penned. Congratulations on POTD.
Andresen Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 2:25 AM
- Thank you very much for your comment and congratulations, Tania :) - hugs
Croft Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 2:17 PM
very nice haiku! congrats on your POTD!
Andresen Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 2:25 AM
- Thank you very much for your comment and congratulations, Karen :) - hugs
Marc Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Wonderful poem ~ Congrats on POTD :)
Andresen Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 2:25 AM
- Thank you very much for your comment and congratulations, P.M. :) - hugs
Delegans Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Great haiku, Anne-Lise. Congrats on POTD!
Andresen Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 2:28 AM
- Thank you very much for your comment and congratulations, Christopher :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your Haiku write. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win..............
Andresen Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 2:28 AM
- Thank you very much for your comment and congratulations, Paula :) - hugs
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