In the Park

Under the oak tree
Acorns fall; wearing brown caps
The squirrels chatter

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 9/1/2009 3:47:00 AM
Congratulations on placing 3rd in Brian’s Images of Fall contest with this wonderful haiku. It's easy to see why you did so well. Your creativity shines. Smiles, DAS-J
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Date: 8/30/2009 8:16:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest, Barbara. A delightful entry!!:) ~ Carrie
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Date: 8/30/2009 4:31:00 AM
Barbara this is a wonderful haiku - congratulations on placing in Brian's contest - God Bless, mj
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Date: 8/29/2009 1:47:00 AM
woops.. of course, I mean congratulations... I am typing with left hand as right one has injury...
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Date: 8/29/2009 1:46:00 AM
cpngratulations on your win.. a very pretty poem
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Date: 8/28/2009 5:57:00 PM
Congratulations on placing third in the contest. Creative imagery gives one a view of autumn. Keep on writing! Karen
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Date: 8/28/2009 12:59:00 PM
Love the playful images you have in your haiku! Congratulations on your win in this contest.
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Date: 8/28/2009 11:34:00 AM
Sweet piece here, Barbara! Love the second line. Congrats on your win! Hugs, Donna
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Date: 8/28/2009 5:56:00 AM
Congratulations for your win in Brian's Images of Fall Contest Barbara. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/28/2009 1:22:00 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest BG.Rgds Brian .My latest contest Hymn of Harvest is now opened
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Date: 8/24/2009 8:57:00 PM
wonderful image BarbaraGorelick
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Date: 8/21/2009 4:10:00 PM
Apart the Redwood, the mighty Oak is the regal one. Super Haiku Barbara>>James
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Date: 8/20/2009 8:23:00 PM
the oak tree plays a significant role in our understanding of nature, you have captured a prized moment! Barbara! well done! jmg
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Date: 8/20/2009 4:31:00 PM
cute, good job
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Date: 8/20/2009 6:02:00 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest BG.Rgds Brian
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Date: 8/20/2009 4:11:00 AM
Barbara, I am just loving this beautiful Haiku. I can see it all right before my eyes. Awesome. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/20/2009 2:34:00 AM
Love the image of acorns "wearing brown caps." This is how they appear, isn't it? Very clever observation and a vivid, pleasant image in this haiku! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/19/2009 9:56:00 PM
Outstanding choice of words for this Haiku. I can send more squirrels if you need them. Blessings. Ron
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Date: 8/19/2009 4:08:00 PM
Very good haiku...you painted it very well.
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Date: 8/19/2009 3:41:00 PM
I can see this one. Very descriptive. Keep writing. Sara
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Date: 8/19/2009 3:16:00 PM
We don't have to go to the park.....they are all over our back yard..and so are the squirrels!!! Cute poem, Barbara! ~ Carrie
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