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Intrepid Oak of Late Summer

meaty limbs of oak -
august plumage aflutter
with draconic hiss

8/19/2019
Tree Themed Haiku Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin
575 howmanysyllables.com

*august - marked by majestic dignity or grandeur
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Kelii Kekaula Avatar
August 27, 2019 at 4:11 PM
Words just flow--nice Kim ~ Aloha William
Rodrigues Avatar
August 27, 2019 at 5:06 PM
Thank you, William!
Ashley Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 6:50 PM
It’s a pleasure to return with congratulations for your wonderful win with your exceptional haiku, Kim. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Rodrigues Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 9:05 PM
Thank you, Susan!
Krutsinger Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 2:30 AM
Congratulations on a well-earned win, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 3:17 PM
Thank you, Caren!
Roper Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 11:45 PM
Congratulations my friend. Hugs Eve
Rodrigues Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 3:17 PM
Thank you, Eve!
Dietrich Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 6:24 PM
very clever imagery, Kim. Congrats on your win
Rodrigues Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 3:16 PM
Thank you, Andrea!
Ibeh Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 3:27 PM
Splendid imagery, Kim:-) Heartiest congratulations on your win!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 3:16 PM
Thank you, my friend!
Merryman Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 2:53 PM
Great imagery, Kim! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim
Rodrigues Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 3:15 PM
Blessings! Thank you, Kim
Allison Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 2:21 PM
Great imagery Kim, many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 3:15 PM
Thank you, my friend!
Gauthier Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 2:04 PM
Congrats on your win, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 3:15 PM
Thank you, Line!
Gondolf Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 8:53 AM
Great imagery, Kim, congrats on your win. John
Rodrigues Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 3:15 PM
Thank you, John!
Ravidas Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 8:30 AM
Great! Congrats, Kim)
Rodrigues Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 8:36 AM
Thank you, Kurt!
Andresen Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 6:05 AM
- Congratulations on your lovely winning poem, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Rodrigues Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 8:36 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!
Ashley Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 7:56 PM
Wow! What vivid imagery, Kim. I love the last line especially! Your haiku is a feat of poetic finesse. Superb! Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan
Rodrigues Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 9:03 PM
Thank you so much, Susan! Kisses and hugs...Kim
Ravidas Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 6:02 PM
Lime tree's waving hello at oak across the road)
Rodrigues Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 9:02 PM
LOL
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