Ann Gilmour Poet Haiku

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.

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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 February 13, 2020 at 8:37 PM Lovely imagery, Ann. A pleasure to read. Ann Gilmour February 14, 2020 at 11:48 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 May 31, 2019 at 3:14 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 May 31, 2019 at 4:39 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 May 27, 2019 at 9:58 PM Beautiful image, Ann , congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Ann Gilmour May 28, 2019 at 3:42 AM Thanks Eve for your lovely comment, congrats and hugs, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Constance La France May 27, 2019 at 9:53 AM Ann congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful haiku! Ann Gilmour May 27, 2019 at 10:25 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 May 26, 2019 at 3:07 PM This is really pretty, Ann. Congrats on the winner list. Ann Gilmour May 27, 2019 at 10:22 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 May 26, 2019 at 1:40 PM - Congratulations on your colorful and fragrant poem ... a beautiful flowering, Ann :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Ann Gilmour May 26, 2019 at 1:43 PM Thank you dear Anne-Lise for your sweet comments and congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 21, 2019 at 7:19 AM Lovely Haiku! Good luck in the contest Ann :) xomo Ann Gilmour May 21, 2019 at 7:34 AM Wow, so many thanks Maureen for your encouraging comments! With kindest thoughts Ann xx