Reason A. Poteet Poet Sijo

Strange Beauty 2

sijo    

Tolerance and empathy between people of opposite stance
could take a lesson or two from the English countryside.
There single hedges fuse the best of holly, hawthorn and yew.

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Skat A February 15, 2015 at 10:37 PM good sijo...SKAT

Michael Miers February 15, 2015 at 12:53 PM great sijo. interesting range of topic. from world politic to a hedge in England. really sharp.

Sara Kendrick February 8, 2015 at 5:24 PM This blending winner is excellent..Way to go..Congrats..Sara

Jan Allison February 8, 2015 at 2:10 PM Dropping back with my congrats Reason:-) hugs Jan xx Reason A. Poteet February 11, 2015 at 7:12 AM :) :) :) I'm glad you did, thanks, Jan.

Carrie Richards February 8, 2015 at 10:13 AM Wow.......it seems as if this wisdom has been passed down through the ages...impressive interpretation this is!! Congratulations to you, dear Reason!! Reason A. Poteet February 11, 2015 at 7:13 AM wisdom that is largely ignored in some circles unfortunately. I appreciate the comment. My best to you, Carrie.

Jean Omalley Polatnick February 8, 2015 at 9:12 AM YES!! :) Well done! Reason A. Poteet February 13, 2015 at 11:12 AM thank you, Jean, glad to make your acquaintance. PS is a great spot to meet new people.

Richard Lamoureux February 8, 2015 at 8:15 AM Impressive! Reason A. Poteet February 11, 2015 at 7:14 AM thanks, Richard .

Paul Callus February 8, 2015 at 5:14 AM Very clever Sijo, Reason! making use of nature in a unique way. Congratulations on a deserved win! All the best. // paul Reason A. Poteet February 13, 2015 at 11:13 AM Thanks for the comment, Paul and the congratulations.

Connie Marcum Wong February 8, 2015 at 5:06 AM Congratulations on this beautiful winning entry Reason! Reason A. Poteet February 13, 2015 at 11:14 AM Appreciate the comment and congrats, Connie.

John Lawless February 8, 2015 at 4:49 AM Ah, the lessons we could learn from nature. Wonderful thoughts and writing. congrats on the win

Andrea Dietrich February 8, 2015 at 12:45 AM You are the ONLY person to use that picture and I just love where you took the idea. you made it more than just a picture of holly, hawthorn and yew. I love this. Congratulations in my contest. Reason A. Poteet February 11, 2015 at 7:02 AM I still have a similar picture I took when we went to the lake region in England. Thanks for the comment and the placement, Andrea. Have a great Feb. 11.

Jan Allison February 7, 2015 at 12:42 PM Lovely sijo good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx Reason A. Poteet February 7, 2015 at 5:40 PM Thanks, Jan, my best to you this weekend. Weather here, is in the 60ds with a stiff wind but pleasant.