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God in his gift of surprises has given me a red rose bud that has survived two nights of frost in our area..Their beauty has inspired me..

One Rose Bud Opens

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                                           one rose bud opens
                                      vibrant fragant eagerly draws...
                                         night's first killing frost



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Austin Avatar
November 11, 2011 at 3:34 PM
Yes! These last roses constantly amaze me. Love, daver
Fraser Avatar
November 10, 2011 at 12:43 PM
Flowers, plants in general are much hardier than us humans, and it is sad that they succumb to nature :)
Poet Avatar
November 10, 2011 at 2:39 AM
Wonderful imagery here Sara.Very nice haiku.
Onclaud Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 8:19 PM
sara, your imagery mystifies me.. the last line clinches this 'ku...if for a contest, best winning wishes.. just did a haiku now... :) huggs
Dietrich Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 5:12 PM
Poor rose bud, I think , like my poor bunny , the rose will die!!
Seraphin Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 3:11 PM
* Ps. * “I Would Be Untrue * If I Were to Say Unto You * My Dear Sweet Beautiful Sara * My Heart Was Not Joyed At The Beauty of Your Visit * Thank You * Twas But A Fragrant Rose * My Luv, Always * Sarah.” *
Seraphin Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 12:57 PM
* “The Rose of Resurrection * From Passing to Life * In Still to Beauty * My Dear Sweet Beautiful Sara * Enchanting * These Senses Amid Such Fragrance * And Where Is The Frost? * Buried In What Was to Become What Is * A Velvet Rose * Sooo Very Beautiful * My Luv, Always * Sarah.” *
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November 9, 2011 at 12:36 PM
I hope it survives at least another frosty night, my friend. Beautiful haiku
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November 9, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Oh, how sad it is in early spring when flowers start to bloom, only to be struck down by a late frost. I checked "about this poem" and am surprised a rose bush would be blooming this late. I bet they get a lot of TLC from you, Sara. Very much enjoyed your poem. Love, Carolyn
Guzzi Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Hi Sara..no I don't want you to remove it you have been a good friend and I would like to help you learn the form. They are not my criteria they are internationally recognized CORE elements of haiku..I didn't even insist on a season word..which is also what most sites agree is most traditional..we are trying for as traditional a haiku as we can get and write in english...
Cooper Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 7:28 AM
lovely vision you have woven
Akinwande Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 7:07 AM
this is very captivating... all the best Debra
Dufresne Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 6:36 AM
woo! surprise last line! really set me up with this Haiku Sara. Cool (so to speak) Unique. Good luck to you in the contest
K. Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 1:04 AM
What a beautiful contrast you've put here, Sara! I really enjoyed this one and to know that it was inspired by a true rosebud in your garden makes it even more special :) this in a way is somewhat similar to the haiku I was thinking,,, but I thought of cardinal amidst the snow... thank you for sharing & I wish you the best! thank you as well for you input in my haiku :)
Ball Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Beautifully done and nicely descriptive Sara. Sounds like a winner to me. God Bless, JB
Sweetheart Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 8:20 PM
oh yes this is quite lovely Sara and a unique piece for the contest .my friend... good luck.. visual perfection luv..
Sivey Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 4:25 PM
Awesome Sara! This is a wonderful write...put together creatively! I hope you win it all, good luck in the contest!! Great work!!
Guzzi Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 3:54 PM
http://sites.google.com/site/graceguts/essays/haiku-checklist Sara SOUP MAIL
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November 8, 2011 at 3:33 PM
A lovely Haiku! I enjoyed reading your work!---Lori
Williams Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 2:15 PM
Sara how lucky you are, goog luck ..David
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