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Poinsettia

red and evergreen bushes proudly displayed, joy marriage's first kiss **I got married in December and the church was full of poinsettias....it was so beautiful.

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Disa Rodriguez

Date: 12/21/2010 1:06:00 PM

Wow i love this haiku. ^^ Keep writing

Margeret Bailey

Date: 12/14/2010 7:34:00 PM

A very nostalgic poem. Nice.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/13/2010 3:26:00 PM

Great romantic one.. Congrats..Mom

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/8/2010 10:37:00 PM

what a lovely image you portray here, Doris. I too marrid in December the first of. Harry

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/6/2010 12:40:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in Andrea's contest "Haiku Me A Christmas Tree" Doris. Love, Carol

Dr Hitendra Mehta

Date: 12/5/2010 11:21:00 AM

Many congrats Doris on picking up coveted HM in the winners list with this beautiful entry in Andrea's contest. Luv/best wishes........Hitendra Mehta

John Freeman

Date: 12/5/2010 9:17:00 AM

Congratulations Doris on your worthy poem's honored place. Agape, Moses

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/5/2010 8:17:00 AM

Congrats Doris on your HM in Andrea's cool contest with this excellent and expressive entry .. enjoy a special honor today with luv... my friend..

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/5/2010 5:38:00 AM

Congratulations on this well deserved HM win in the contest of Andrea, Doris

Wilma Neels

Date: 12/5/2010 2:38:00 AM

What a beautiful image Doris, congratulations on your HM ;-) Wilma

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/4/2010 9:46:00 PM

I love this one, Doris. Congratulations!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/4/2010 4:37:00 PM

Congratulations in my contest, Doris. I love how you noted for us that your church was full of poinsettias for your marriage. Pretty as this poem. LUv, Andrea

Joe Maverick

Date: 12/4/2010 9:35:00 AM

lovley flowery write Doris, and that was only the words, now i've got to deal with those blooms that got on my keyboard, now.. where did i put my sectares..?

Dr Hitendra Mehta

Date: 12/2/2010 10:22:00 AM

Thnx Doris for viewing my poem, "Orphans way of Lifes perspective" and leaving nice comments.... Luv/Best wishes....Hitendra Mehta

Shane Solomon

Date: 12/1/2010 9:04:00 PM

Poinsettias are special to me to because they remind me of the innocense I Had toward they holidayseason back then,beautiful

M.I.A .

Date: 12/1/2010 7:06:00 PM

AAAWWWW!!! read through from thoughts, proof of life and enjoyed all of them! specially this one, you really describe the flower best. thanks for stopping by and happy holidays :D

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 12/1/2010 1:48:00 PM

excellent entry Doris, should be in winners circle...so enjoyed this romantic write..luv Michael

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/1/2010 12:48:00 PM

Well how utterly lovely Doris.. my first marriage was December 2nd.. and it was very warm that day and the Church seemed to have spring flowers rather than poinsettias ... a lovely visual in this write..good luck in the contest my friend...

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/1/2010 11:17:00 AM

We are having our first laying snowfall this morning in Springfield,Ohio. December 1,2010 what a way to enter this month. It is absolutely beautiful and finds me in good spirits. I have enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Doris. Looking forward to reading more. Have a wonderful day. The best to you in the contest and always. Love, Carol

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/1/2010 9:21:00 AM

doris, i can imagine the tremendous beauty of being surrounded by poinsettias on your wedding day.. december is a special month for me too... a finely-written, exquisite piece; i feel giddy reading this! warmest, nette

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/1/2010 8:10:00 AM

Nice recollection of your marriage day with this nice haiku, Doris

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/1/2010 8:03:00 AM

Great one ...That was a beautiful wedding..I decided to be a little naughty...Mom

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/1/2010 7:28:00 AM

The poinsettias must have created a magical feel for your wedding, Doris. If this is for Andrea's contest, I wish you success. Thanks for sharing your memories of this happy day. Peace and blessings, Carolyn