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Stripped Bare

Old and young stripped bare Brave the cold winter weather Nourished by their roots ~*~ Note: (There may be several ways to interpret "Stripped Bare"- one way that comes to mind is this: Even if you lose everything in this world your faith, your foundation can sustain you. During the past summer there were many families who had lost everything and were living in tents because community shelters were filled. They trusted in God to provide for their basic needs and they survived!)

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Gerard Keogh Jr.

Date: 12/14/2009 12:49:00 PM

That last line seals it up as a keeper for me. Good job. Thank you for your kind remarks. I am honored and humbled to win. Merry Christmas, Gerard.

Elaine George

Date: 12/13/2009 2:51:00 AM

Profound Haiku and so true of one of life's greatest lessons. It is amazing how little we really need in order to survive. Faith and hope and strong will being a major factor. Great wirting, Audrey. Love, Lainie

Marty Owens

Date: 12/12/2009 1:20:00 PM

Very nice Haiku....Marty

Richard Pickett

Date: 12/12/2009 7:06:00 AM

Nice Haiku here I enjoyed it's flow and content.. I know what this is about... We lost pretty much everything..Thank God for Family in Iowa or we would be the ones in the tent.... Bravo....Taz

Dean Masciarelli

Date: 12/11/2009 10:59:00 AM

Hi Audrey this is truly powerful and I even wrote a poem called (You can rise above the ashes) , and in many ways it reminds us all that even though we may no longer have anything left that we can rebuild all over again and sure some things can never be replaced especially things that had a sentimental value but we can restructure our lives on a strong foundation and we can rebuild again , we just have to learn as human beings that our possessions can be replaced.Thank you for sharing this.GBY

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 12/11/2009 7:46:00 AM

The contrast in your haiku makes it powerful--yes faith can indeed do wonders :) thanks for this inspiring haiku :) and also for your comments in my write :)

Anna-Marie Docherty

Date: 12/11/2009 7:30:00 AM

Beautifully thought out Haiku, lovely thoughts involved. thanks for your welcome comments on my entry to Brians contest... Merry Christmas 2009 and a Happy New Year 2010 to both you and yours! xx Anna-Marie.

John Freeman

Date: 12/10/2009 7:39:00 PM

Neat Haiku Audrey, Sad topic, Good job, Sincerely, Love, Moses Good luck on your verse. Thanks for comments.

Carrie Richards

Date: 12/10/2009 2:48:00 PM

As you said, Audrey...this can mean stripped bare of physical needs as well as spirtual needs....this poem covers so many difficult areas that people go through. Having help, and having faith..gets one through. ~ Love, Carrie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/10/2009 2:00:00 PM

Congrats on your win in Brian's contest.. well deserved... I luv this haiku too..... thankxx for your comments on my poetry and congrats also... "Sweetheart"

P Sheart

Date: 12/10/2009 12:28:00 PM

Audrey, a gal after my own heart. A powerful message here. Yes, this can be interpreted in a couple different ways, and they're both beautiful! Bless your heart. Keep writing! Love Light Patty

James Fraser

Date: 12/10/2009 11:59:00 AM

Terrific Haiku Audrey >> this title will lure in the readers >> James

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/10/2009 9:51:00 AM

This is a two sided coin here in that it can be interperted in many ways. The life experience of the reader can influence the interpertation. Keep writing the magical ones. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my works. Sara