Majestic Lace

crying over creeks,
weeping branches grace the wind--
the mighty willow





Written by Lee Ramage
September 1, 2011
Contest: Constance LaFrance~Rambling Poet’s
“Haiku Me Some Nature, Please”
Placement: Third
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
September 6, 2011 at 8:42 AM
Congratulations on your win in Constance La France's "Haiku Me Some Nature, Please" contest Lee. Love, Carol
Ramage Avatar
September 6, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Thanks Carol. Lee
Ball Avatar
September 6, 2011 at 12:34 AM
Very nicely done indeed. Great imagery here. Congrats on your win and God Bless, JB
Ramage Avatar
September 6, 2011 at 12:37 AM
Thanks Judy. Lee
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September 5, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the "Haiku Me Some Nature, Please" poetry contest sponsored by Constance La France ~ A Rambling Poet ~.
Dietrich Avatar
September 4, 2011 at 8:11 PM
So beautiful, and congrats on this wonderful win.
Kendrick Avatar
September 4, 2011 at 3:39 PM
Congrats on your win..My weeping willow crys over my pool that is filled in with dirt..Sara
Merryman Avatar
September 4, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Love the imagery. Congrats on your win! Kim
Susan Avatar
September 4, 2011 at 2:24 PM
so creative. congratulations on your win!
Horne Avatar
September 4, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Many congrats, Lee : )
Mehta Avatar
September 4, 2011 at 7:53 AM
Congrats on the win in the contest,Lee
Williams Avatar
September 4, 2011 at 5:10 AM
hey Lee congrats on your great win..David
Onclaud Avatar
September 4, 2011 at 2:33 AM
cheers on your great win, lee! :) huggs!
Sweetheart Avatar
September 3, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Congrats Lee on your third place with this stunning entry luv.. vibrant..
Fraser Avatar
September 3, 2011 at 8:29 AM
I can hear the crying through your fine words Lee. Terrific seasonal images I view. Good luck in the contest, have a lovely weekend :)
Song Avatar
September 3, 2011 at 12:40 AM
Every willow tree has a story of its own, Lee. This is lovely..your willow has emotions, grace, and a mighty stature. Best to you, Gwendolen
Ramage Avatar
September 3, 2011 at 1:03 AM
Can you just imagine what some have seen. Thanks so much. Lee
Brown Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 1:40 PM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Lee. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
Ramage Avatar
September 3, 2011 at 1:03 AM
Thanks so much Carol. Lee
K. Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 12:15 PM
This is really beautiful, Lee :) I really appreciate your imagery here-- there sure is something so graceful about the willow tree-- I think you captured that here :D
Ramage Avatar
September 3, 2011 at 1:04 AM
Thanks so much. I think willows are just magnificent. I love them. Lee
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September 2, 2011 at 7:52 AM
What an eloquent portaal of the weeping willow "crying over creeks." Beautiful, Lee. Wishing you success in the contest. Love, carolyn
Ramage Avatar
September 3, 2011 at 1:05 AM
Thank you Carolyn, hoping you have a lovely and safe weekend. Love Lee
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September 2, 2011 at 4:15 AM
oh, sooo majestic , leee.. congrats on your recent wins; will do the usual greetings when time allows.. and for this one, best wishes again!! .lovely! :) hugs, nette
Ramage Avatar
September 3, 2011 at 1:02 AM
Thanks Nette, it was a good week for me. Take care, you've done well also. Lee
Dietrich Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 2:00 AM
this is quite pretty and elegant like lace!!
Ramage Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 2:36 AM
Thanks, hope you have a nice long weekend, summer is almost over, boohoo. Take care Lee
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September 1, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Hey Lee, you captured both the mood and the majesty of my favourite tree. Well done, and thanks for your lovely comments on my scribbles. I hope this haiku places tops! Bravo, Cyndi
Ramage Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 12:35 AM
Thanks Cyndi.
Sweetheart Avatar
September 1, 2011 at 10:32 PM
a lovely portrait in words Lee.. good luck in the contest .. great visuals..luv..
Ramage Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 12:36 AM
Thank you so much. I love the look of our creek running out back lined with these willows. Hope you have a nice long weekend. Lee
Cooper Avatar
September 1, 2011 at 9:44 PM
thank you for your lovely write and your comment on my poetry.
Ramage Avatar
September 1, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Sent you Soup mail, please read. Thanks so much. Lee
Ramage Avatar
September 1, 2011 at 9:45 PM
Thanks Lisa, and know I only comment on poems I appreciate. Take care Lee
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