Plain Beauty

plain finch puffs her chest
dew and sunlight set the stage
she trills wild glory 





Written on 6/20/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Dietrich Avatar
June 22, 2019 at 6:55 PM
It truly is a beautiful picture of glory. Congrats on your win, Laura.
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June 22, 2019 at 11:08 PM
Thank you, Andrea! :)
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June 22, 2019 at 4:47 PM
Beautiful imagery, Laura! That trill thrills! Congrats on your fine win. Regards // paul
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June 22, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Thank you, Paul! Glad you liked this! :)
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June 22, 2019 at 2:51 AM
Many congrats on your beautiful win Laura. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
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June 22, 2019 at 5:29 PM
Thank you, Ann! :)
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June 22, 2019 at 1:02 AM
Wonderful! I love the scene you created in your Haiku
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June 22, 2019 at 5:29 PM
Thank you, Timothy! :)
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June 21, 2019 at 8:40 PM
Lovely, Laura. Congrats on your podium finish. Well done.
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June 21, 2019 at 11:31 PM
Thank you, Line! :)
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June 21, 2019 at 6:54 PM
Laura, congratulations on your silver win in the contest with your beautiful haiku, love the imagery, enjoyed!
Leiser Avatar
June 21, 2019 at 7:50 PM
Thanks so very much for my placement in your contest, Tania! I’m thrilled!! :)
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June 21, 2019 at 3:22 PM
what a beauty, laura... i like birdsongs and this 'ku says it all!...happy huggs
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June 21, 2019 at 4:10 PM
Thanks so much, Nette! So glad you liked this! :)
Wolf Avatar
June 20, 2019 at 8:48 PM
'She trills wild glory' -- such a vivid image! It comes to life in my brain, as I hear the song. Bravo. See this one I the winner's circle, Laura. :) gw
Wolf Avatar
June 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM
As predicted, you and the finch look glorious in the winner's circle! :) gw
Leiser Avatar
June 20, 2019 at 10:36 PM
Thanks so much, Gershon! I got the “glory” idea from a man at our church who, when excited about what is being preached from the pulpit, states a hearty “Glory” of praise! :)
Ashley Avatar
June 20, 2019 at 7:34 PM
Laura, your lively imagery is captivating with your second line being especially stunning. Your Haiku is beautifully done. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, my friend.. ~Susan
Leiser Avatar
June 20, 2019 at 10:34 PM
Thanks so much, Susan! It took awhile to get the right words to set it off...glad you liked this one! :)
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