Optimism

life after death

   chrysanthemums

   atop the grave

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

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Connie Marcum Wong

January 19, 2018 at 3:03 PM

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

Paul Callus

January 19, 2018 at 3:28 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

December 9, 2017 at 4:44 PM

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

Paul Callus

December 11, 2017 at 8:12 AM

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

John Lawless

December 7, 2017 at 7:55 PM

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

Paul Callus

December 8, 2017 at 2:52 PM

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

Supraja Kannan

December 4, 2017 at 8:24 AM

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

Paul Callus

December 4, 2017 at 9:10 AM

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

Susan Ashley

December 1, 2017 at 2:04 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

December 3, 2017 at 4:41 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

December 1, 2017 at 3:39 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

December 1, 2017 at 10:35 AM

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

Connie Marcum Wong

November 29, 2017 at 2:57 PM

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

Paul Callus

November 29, 2017 at 4:07 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