Overcoming Adversity

poking through asphalt a tiny leaf reaches up triumphant beauty
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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August 29, 2010 at 1:49 PM
Nice use of imagery. What an uplifting view. Thank you for sharing this poem with us and for your kind words on mine. Keep on writing!! Karen
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August 9, 2010 at 5:09 PM
You're welcome for the comment...it was my pleasure to read this, the imagery wonderful...the message of overcoming adversity is inspirational! terrific write Barbara!
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August 8, 2010 at 8:33 PM
love this, absolute brilliants in such simplicity. Harry
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August 8, 2010 at 7:25 PM
I guess Life finds its way...beautiful haiku here. Thanks for your comment on my turtle thingy :) iolanda
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August 8, 2010 at 7:03 PM
this has wonderful imagery!
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August 8, 2010 at 6:31 AM
wonderful haiku !!! love the image.. always Michael
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August 7, 2010 at 10:26 PM
Now this truly is a great example of life struggling to survive. Awesome haiku, dear LNC. Love, Carolyn
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August 7, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Barbara loved your haiku this morning. Bb Wilma
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August 7, 2010 at 8:23 PM
Reminds me of the song "A Rose in Spanish Harlem". Fine work! Sincerely Matthew Anish
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