Long-Leaf Pines

muddy, dying pond
green confronts cloudless blue sky
my dog sniffs and snoops
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Merryman Avatar
June 16, 2015 at 10:59 AM
Great visual, Tim! Congrats on your placement! Love, Kim
A   Avatar
June 15, 2015 at 8:41 PM
Nice win, Luv ~LINDA~
Dietrich Avatar
June 14, 2015 at 11:24 AM
oh that is a fun one, the ending of it!! congrats, Tim.
Hamilton Avatar
June 14, 2015 at 5:22 AM
good haiku Tim last line is gross lol congrats on placing hugs
A  Avatar
June 13, 2015 at 9:03 PM
Tim. Congratulations, thank you for the Picture Perfect Haiku **SKAT**
Ryerson Avatar
June 14, 2015 at 3:23 PM
Thanks SKAT and if I haven't said so before, thanks for taking the time to read and comment on my old poems...
A  Avatar
May 26, 2015 at 11:59 PM
enjoying nature one way or the other
Johnson Avatar
April 1, 2014 at 6:08 PM
Great haiku. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
April 1, 2014 at 2:29 AM
congratulations Tim xx
Mehta Avatar
April 1, 2014 at 2:03 AM
Wonderful take on the green theme, congrats on the fine win, tim
A   Avatar
March 31, 2014 at 9:39 PM
TIM, AWESOME WIN..... CONGRATULATIONS..... LUV~ LINDA
Brown Avatar
November 17, 2009 at 6:09 AM
This reminds me of home the region where I grew up is known for their beautiful pines and the big dogs that snoop around! LOL!
Gorelick Avatar
November 8, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Perfect picture! Second line a winner. BG
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November 8, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Very beautiful haiku, Tim! I love the way the dogs seem as intrigued by the reader by this image. Wonderful work and a favorite for me! Love, Carolyn
Gumbo Avatar
November 8, 2009 at 10:52 AM
nice! a wonderful Haiku Tim. Thanks for the visit and kind comments also ;)
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
November 8, 2009 at 3:57 AM
Tim, I really love this haiku. I can see a floppy eared dog sniffing around the edges of a small pond that reflects the surrounding pines and clouds above. Excellent imagery. Lovingly, Dane Soupmail
Canady Avatar
November 7, 2009 at 11:43 PM
What A Beautiful, Peaceful Scene... Your Setting for this Haiku is Superb ... MoonBee
Toran Avatar
November 7, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Well-written haiku! Great imagery. Accurate 5-7-5 syllable count. Milt
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November 7, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Good use of imagery in the first two lines. The last line left me smiling. Thanks for sharing this day brightener. Karen
Owens Avatar
November 7, 2009 at 3:43 PM
Nice Haiku Tim...Enjoyed...Marty
Griffiths Avatar
November 7, 2009 at 3:37 PM
Nice words Tim, great poem. Pam
Richards Avatar
November 7, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Our dogs have a lot in common! This made me smile..! ps...you inspired my Fingal's Cave haiku, yesterday :)
Kendrick Avatar
November 7, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Nicely done Haiku. I can see the dog and the trees. Keep writing. Sara
Moreno Avatar
November 7, 2009 at 1:44 PM
THe first two lines are excellent Tim...Raul
Chircop Avatar
November 7, 2009 at 1:33 PM
I Love the cloudless blue sky..it seems your dog is enjoying the walk.. sweet haiku--Charma
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