Optimism

life after death

   chrysanthemums

   atop the grave

   - - - - - 
 *Chrysanthemums symbolize optimism 
   Contest: 2 or 3 line poem
   Sponsored by Brian Strand
   Placed 3rd

deathflowerlifehaiku

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/19/2018 3:03:00 PM

This is so good Paul. Congratulations on your win! : )

Paul Callus
Date: 1/19/2018 3:28:00 PM

Thank you for coming back with congrats, Connie. I've been finding it hard to access Soup lately; luckily this evening I managed to without much trouble. Regards // paul

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/9/2017 4:44:00 PM

Congrats on your winning placement, Paul - blessings and best wishes! :-)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/11/2017 8:12:00 AM

Thank you, Gregory. Blessings to you, too. Regards // paul

John Lawless

Date: 12/7/2017 7:55:00 PM

very nice Haiku, Paul. a picture that paints a thousand dreams.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/8/2017 2:52:00 PM

Pleased that you like it, John. Thank you for your visit and comments. Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 12/4/2017 8:24:00 AM

Such a spiritual write... Great one...

Paul Callus
Date: 12/4/2017 9:10:00 AM

Thank you, Supraja; your visit and comments are appreciated. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/1/2017 2:04:00 PM

Paul, this Haiku is so full of spiritual optimism and grace. A lovely blend of human sadness mixed with the belief of eternal everlasting joy. A wondrous write and congratulations on your win.. My warmest wishes my friend. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 12/3/2017 4:41:00 AM

Thank you, Susan. I'm still working on my haiku writing. There is an art to it which needs the reader's collaboration. Have a lovely day. Warm regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 12/1/2017 3:39:00 AM

Congratulations are in order I see Paul. And what an imaginative Haiku. I'll be taking those chrysanthemums with me into the Afterlife if you don't mind now?...Love Maria

Paul Callus
Date: 12/1/2017 10:35:00 AM

Thank you for a lovely visit, Maria. I'll save you a bouquet of multi-colored chrysanthemums:) Warm regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/29/2017 2:57:00 PM

I really loved this Paul, but isn't this a haiku? It is listed as a haibun. Where is the rest? ; )

Paul Callus
Date: 11/29/2017 4:07:00 PM

Thank you for alerting me to the error, Connie. I must have clicked on haibun instead of haiku since they're right next to each other. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards and goodnight // paul

Janice Canerdy

Date: 11/28/2017 9:31:00 PM

Creates a moving picture, Paul--CONGRATS! Janice

Paul Callus
Date: 11/29/2017 4:11:00 PM

Thank you, Janice. Enjoyed your winning entry, too. // paul