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with winters passing new growth from soil emerges ~ flamboyant landscape Written 29th March 2019.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/2/2024 1:56:00 PM

I like the flamboyancy. A beautiful garden. Thanks for sharing this work and picture with us. I hope you are well. Sara K

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/2/2024 2:44:00 PM

Thank you very much Sara, wish my garden looked like that. My six weeks are up now and I'm able to drive again and don't have to wear compression socks. Still got to watch what I do, no picking up any heavy weights for a few months. Tom

Lisa Ricci

Date: 2/25/2022 9:08:00 AM

Hello Tom - Hi. I turned to an older page and entry at random and my eye went directly to this entry. This haiku is in perfect form voice and tone. Truly. Nature is amazing and so is Spring. Thank you for sharing. Remain safe and have a wonderful weekend. Blessings always...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/25/2022 12:02:00 PM

Thank you very much Lisa, spring is a beautiful season when everything comes alive again, it cant come quick enough. I hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom

Valsa George

Date: 1/26/2022 3:16:00 AM

The epithet 'flamboyant' adds to its beauty. Lovely scene

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/26/2022 3:36:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, it's without doubt a beautiful season when everything comes alive again. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/23/2019 7:55:00 AM

Amazing how Spring opens our hearts Lovely Haiku Panagiota

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/23/2019 12:34:00 PM

Thank you Panagiota. Spring is a beautiful.season without a doubt. Tom

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 4/23/2019 4:27:00 AM

Spring exploded with flamboyant color! Glad it has finally found you! Lovely haiku, Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/23/2019 5:05:00 AM

Thanks Sandra, it was a long time coming but worth the wait. Tom.

Warren Doll

Date: 4/20/2019 9:03:00 AM

Great haiku, Tom. The last line "flamboyant landscape" is so unique and full of descriptive imagery. Warmest Wishes~ Warren

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/20/2019 9:06:00 AM

Thank you Warren, spring has really hit us this weekend with temperature's rising. Hope you're well. Tom.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 4/20/2019 2:35:00 AM

A season of rebirth, growth and beauty! As wonderfully rendered in your Haiku! Enjoyed reading.. Merry Spring and blessings.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/20/2019 3:23:00 AM

Thank you very much Besma, I'm happy you liked it. Tom

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/6/2019 4:38:00 PM

Oh, I absolutely love your last line, flamboyant landscape, you describe such bursts of Spring colors brilliantly. A stunning haiku, Tom. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~ Susan

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/6/2019 6:05:00 PM

Thank you very much Susan, its lovely to see the new growth and the beautiful colours that spring up on the landscape. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/4/2019 7:48:00 PM

i don't see a win? I did not win. I expected this one to though!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/5/2019 4:21:00 AM

You win some you lose some, that's life. Might use in a string though if time allows. Tom.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/4/2019 9:47:00 AM

"Flamboyant landscape" really appeals to me, Tom....so does the whole poem. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/4/2019 12:30:00 PM

Thank you Paul, our spring is on hold as we've had sleet and they're forcasting snow, will it ever end lol. Hope your weather is better than ours. Tom.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/3/2019 8:48:00 PM

You are skilled at these short forms. Thanks for your visit Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/3/2019 9:57:00 PM

Thank you Richard, nice to see you back. Tom.

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/3/2019 7:56:00 PM

Love the poem and the great picture my great friend.. A fav...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/3/2019 9:57:00 PM

Thank you Robert, hope you're well. Tom.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/3/2019 3:08:00 PM

Hello Tom, I like the way you described Spring. have a nice day my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/3/2019 3:15:00 PM

Thank you Darlene, we have spring now, its lovely to see everything coming to life again. Tom.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 4/2/2019 12:46:00 PM

I think this will do well; I got an instant image in my head; the mark of a great poem. Best of luck.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/2/2019 2:06:00 PM

Thank you M.L. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/2/2019 5:20:00 AM

A perfect description that indeed captures that aha moment Tom! xxoo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/2/2019 2:00:00 PM

Thank you very much Connie, happy you liked it. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/30/2019 8:29:00 PM

love that last description of flamboyant landscape. So cool

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/31/2019 12:28:00 AM

Thank you very much Andrea . Tom

Silent One

Date: 3/30/2019 1:05:00 PM

Lovely haiku... My tulips are blossoming... as are my camellia... just waiting for the others

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/30/2019 3:05:00 PM

Thank you S.O. , lovely to see the new blossoms appearing, the rest should soon follow as its warming up nicely. Tom.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/30/2019 11:25:00 AM

The dramatic entrance of Spring is indeed flamboyant! Love it, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/30/2019 3:00:00 PM

Thank you very much Kim. Tom

Ralph Sergi

Date: 3/30/2019 7:44:00 AM

A great poetic introduction to Spring. Tom Good Luck!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/30/2019 2:59:00 PM

Thank you Ralph. Tom

Caycay Jennings

Date: 3/29/2019 9:23:00 PM

Well done, Tom! CayCay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/30/2019 12:15:00 AM

Thank you.CayCay. Tom.

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 3/29/2019 7:14:00 PM

The daffodils are in full bloom around here..this little poem is beautiful. BG

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/30/2019 12:14:00 AM

Thank you very much Barbara, happy you liked it. Tom.

Jean Murray

Date: 3/29/2019 4:42:00 PM

A flamboyant haiku Tom. Very nice.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/30/2019 12:13:00 AM

Thank you Jean, hope you're well. Tom

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/29/2019 12:47:00 PM

tom, how vivid is your poetic canvas...hello to spring!... huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/29/2019 1:44:00 PM

Thank you Nette, we still have a chill in the morning but the days are warming up. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 3/29/2019 12:31:00 PM

Great imagery , great haiku, Tom. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve ~`*

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/29/2019 12:39:00 PM

Thank you very much Eve. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/29/2019 7:01:00 AM

Indeed it is vibrant..lively photo and your poem, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/29/2019 11:01:00 AM

Thank you very much Vijay. Tom