oh, sad for the tree, but hopefully good for the relationship, Carolyn, this makes a smile because of love, enjoyed reading it

awww, very glad to see this was a big winner

Lovely, Carolyn. Congrats on your top win.

Imagery of old good times

Congrats, my dear friend. I have 7 min. to finish the list. Don't think I will make it haha

Wonderful write Carolyn...Congrats on your win..

I know this will be relatable to so many. My husband and I visited Kauai at the mini grand canyon and there is a tree over looking the canyon we carved our initials in. It was my fortieth birthday. We have not returned but will one day. I loved your heartwarming haiku. Congratulations on your win. : ) xxoo

I have read your Haiku and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara

This is awesome, Carolyn. Love this one. This instantly reminded me of my poem "Martha" when I went camping and met a young girl and carved our initials in the tree. Forty years later I went back and the tree was still there! Congratulations on your win. Charlie xo

- Congratulations Carolyn on your 1st place in this sweet contest: I Love U 2 :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

I like! :)

A lovely tribute to everlasting love, Carolyn. There are instances when the initials on the tree trunk last much longer than the relationship itself! Hugs // paul

wish upon a star, lovely, Carolyn!

So few words to be so timeless! Only a extraordinary Lady of poetry can write like this!

Sweet!! (saw your emails but in a rush and will answer tomorrow!)

This is one that takes you back to younger days when a boy would carve your initials into a tree. You go back years later when you have both moved on and the carving is still there reminding you of younger sweeter days. Congrats and luck in the contest. God Bless, JB

- A sweet tribute, dear Carolyn :) - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Very romantic Carolyn - young love is very intense! Love your Haiku! Poetry hugs dear Carolyn and lots and lots of luck - I think you have penned a winning poem! Jennifer.

Hi Carolyn, the picture does compliment your excellent Haiku wonderfully. Love the content of the Haiku. Wishing you all the best in the contest. Reads like a winner to me. Have a wonderful Thursday. Hugs....Mike. XX

oh so pretty and along with picture! A winner, I think!

You rarely see tree marking these days Carolyn maybe its just a thing of the past now - and they have tattoos instead lol:-) hugs jan xx

Indeed it is..a statement of love..well done, Carolyn.

This hits the jackpot for me, Carolyn. Can't think of many love affairs that'll outlast BB and CB's on that tree! A bullseye to the contest's target, methinks. Best wishes, Gershon

Sweet :)