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Idyll: Fruits of the Earth.

Pluck apples, ripe rouge
tart and tender on the tongue,
taste the sweet sunset.

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John Freeman

March 30, 2010 at 8:36 AM

Congratulations Gerard on a most worthy of your talent. Agape, Moses

Jimmy Anderson

March 29, 2010 at 4:43 PM

Hey Gerard, Congratulations on your win in the contest!! And thnx for reading and leaving your encouraging comments for me...I'm asking Audrey to post this on my behalf....means a lot to me....later....Jimmy

Dr.Ram Mehta

March 27, 2010 at 7:14 PM

Congrats .. fine alliteration.

Noel Villarosa

March 27, 2010 at 3:49 AM

Great Haiku, congratulations on your big win, Gerard. (^_^) Noel.

Andrea Dietrich

March 26, 2010 at 4:04 PM

Congrats on your GREAT haiku writing, Gerard!!

Margaret Foster

March 25, 2010 at 7:29 PM

The taste of nature at her best, well done Gerard....Margaret

March 25, 2010 at 1:29 PM

Just wanted to drop by and add congratulations on your third place finish in Brian's contest to my other comment. Enjoy your success. Wishing you many more. Karen

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

March 25, 2010 at 9:02 AM

Congrats Gerard on your 3rd place win in Brian's contest.. and guess who is sharing with u... me.. and I feel quite honored too.. enjoy this special win for a wonderful poem..luv.. "Sweetheart"

Carrie Richards

March 25, 2010 at 8:49 AM

Loved this one, Gerard!! Congratulations on your well deserved win!! ("Taste the sweet sunset...love that line!) :) Love Carrie

Mitch White

March 25, 2010 at 3:11 AM

Sweet Congrats Gerald

Raul Moreno

March 25, 2010 at 2:19 AM

Gerard, congrats on your success in Brian's contest...Raul

Brian Strand

March 25, 2010 at 1:58 AM

Congrats on your success in my contest Gerard.Rgds Brian.My latest contest ANY WHICH WAY is now open.

Audrey Haick

March 23, 2010 at 12:32 PM

A delight to read, Gerard..I wish you good luck in Brian's Idyll's Contest. SM.... Peace, Audrey

March 22, 2010 at 3:54 PM

You have me smiling with this one. I like the ending. Good luck in the contest. Karen

Debbie Guzzi

March 22, 2010 at 2:50 PM

just lovely! I enjoyed the sensory delight!

Doris Culverhouse

March 21, 2010 at 5:26 PM

I really like this poem!! the way you ended it. On your comment--You are welcome for my comments and we all like affirmation of what we think is worthy of our time in some way or the other. Keep the creative vibes flowing into the soup.

Sara Kendrick

March 16, 2010 at 4:15 PM

Very descriptive Haiku that you have penned in this one..I especially like the last line..Keep the creative pen flowing.. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my poem about Bermise Alps for this is a Rengay that was co-written my daughter, Doris Culverhouse..Sara

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

March 14, 2010 at 4:23 AM

Great analogy to life, Gerard. Smiles, Dane Ann

Andrea Dietrich

March 12, 2010 at 8:01 PM

oh, this is so pretty and you can just taste it! LUv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

March 12, 2010 at 3:25 PM

Such beautiful words in your Haiku Gerard and if for the contest ..much good luck to u... will definitely be a winner .. thankxxx for your very special and warm and welcome comments on my poetry tonight... luv.. "Sweetheart"

Matthew Anish

March 12, 2010 at 11:26 AM

Nice alliteration here. Tasting the sunset - how can one do that? Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Carol Sunshine Brown

March 12, 2010 at 10:27 AM

I enjoyed reading your fine poetry today Gerard. Have a wonderful weekend filled with inspiration and do share more of your poetry with us here at PoetrySoup my friend. Wishing you the best in the contest. Love, Carol