Overcoming Adversity

poking through asphalt a tiny leaf reaches up triumphant beauty

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Date: 8/29/2010 1:49:00 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

Carol Fillmore

Date: 8/9/2010 5:09:00 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!

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/8/2010 8:33:00 PM

love this, absolute brilliants in such simplicity. Harry

Iolanda Scripca

Date: 8/8/2010 7:25:00 PM

I guess Life finds its way...beautiful haiku here. Thanks for your comment on my turtle thingy :) iolanda

Carol Fillmore

Date: 8/8/2010 7:03:00 PM

this has wonderful imagery!

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 8/8/2010 6:31:00 AM

wonderful haiku !!! love the image.. always Michael

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/7/2010 10:26:00 PM

Now this truly is a great example of life struggling to survive. Awesome haiku, dear LNC. Love, Carolyn

Wilma Neels

Date: 8/7/2010 10:00:00 PM

Barbara loved your haiku this morning. Bb Wilma

Matthew Anish

Date: 8/7/2010 8:23:00 PM

Reminds me of the song "A Rose in Spanish Harlem". Fine work! Sincerely Matthew Anish