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Japanese Blossoms

rain soaked sakura beguiling beauty burgeoning... blushing blooms cascade Written 21st May 2019 SECOND PLACE Contest: Writing Challenge 3, May 2019, Nature Haiku Sponsor: Dear Heart *sakura is a Japanese word for cherry trees and each year in April they burst into the most exquisite pink blooms; a most glorious sight to behold and one I was lucky enough to see in April 2010 in the picturesque city of Kyoto, Japan. checked with Syllable Counter 575 checked with Grammer Checker Contest Name:STANDARD CONTEST 400,any rhymed poem ,any,theme,a min of 2 to a max of 14lines Sponsor: Brian Strand Contest Name Let the Pens Flow Sponsor Jenish Somadas

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Line Gauthier

Date: 2/13/2020 8:37:00 PM

Lovely imagery, Ann. A pleasure to read.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/14/2020 11:48:00 AM

Aww thank you dear Line. I witnessed for myself their sheer beauty when I visited Japan in 2010, it was wonderful. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/31/2019 3:14:00 AM

What a stunning image Ann, would love to go to Japan to see the blossom and the water gardens . Congrats on your win. Tom

Ann Gilmour
Date: 5/31/2019 4:39:00 AM

Yes Japan is a magical place to visit and Kyoto is my most favourite place, especially during blossom time in April. There are so many beautiful temples to visit a truly awesome sight Tom. Thanks for your congrats with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Eve Roper

Date: 5/27/2019 9:58:00 PM

Beautiful image, Ann , congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Ann Gilmour
Date: 5/28/2019 3:42:00 AM

Thanks Eve for your lovely comment, congrats and hugs, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Constance La France

Date: 5/27/2019 9:53:00 AM

Ann congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful haiku!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 5/27/2019 10:25:00 AM

Thank you so much Constance for my win in your contest. I really appreciate your support and always enjoy the challenge of your contests - thank you! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/26/2019 3:07:00 PM

This is really pretty, Ann. Congrats on the winner list.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 5/27/2019 10:22:00 AM

Many thanks Andrea for your congrats and sweet comment, and congrats to you too for your top position, with your beautiful Haiku. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/26/2019 1:40:00 PM

- Congratulations on your colorful and fragrant poem ... a beautiful flowering, Ann :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 5/26/2019 1:43:00 PM

Thank you dear Anne-Lise for your sweet comments and congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/21/2019 7:19:00 AM

Lovely Haiku! Good luck in the contest Ann :) xomo

Ann Gilmour
Date: 5/21/2019 7:34:00 AM

Wow, so many thanks Maureen for your encouraging comments! With kindest thoughts Ann xx