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red poppies

red poppies
swaying in the wind
freedom bought and paid



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on October 16, 2025 for contest 1421 A NEW HAIKU sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 3RD
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Ashley Avatar
October 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Dear Line, a meaningful and beautifully expressed haiku. Each line is impactful for a complete and poignant package. Congratulations for your success in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Gauthier Avatar
October 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Thanks Susan ~ most appreciated
Layne Avatar
October 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Congratulations! It's one of my favourites for sure.
Gauthier Avatar
October 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Thank you very much, Trina ~ have a lovely day
Dietrich Avatar
October 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Wow. Not only pretty but profound. Big congrats
Gauthier Avatar
October 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Thanks, Andrea ~ much appreciated
Etgen-Baker Avatar
October 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
subtle but poignant
Gauthier Avatar
October 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
thanks, remembrance day is special to me ~
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