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Sunflower Dreams

sunflowers shimmer
      swaying over rain drenched fields 
                umbrellas of gold 










Written on 2/3/2022

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John Watt

Date: 4/10/2022 9:35:00 PM

Laura, with apologies for missing your trophy win, congratulations for taking first place with this stunning haiku. Sunflowers may just be my favorite of all the flowers, with their beautiful yellow hue and how they follow the sun (great little spiritual metaphor there (Sun/Son). Great ending too, 'umbrellas of gold'. Love it!

Laura Leiser
Date: 4/10/2022 9:43:00 PM

Thank you, John! I’ve seen so many beautiful sunflowers lately, and became inspired by them..as well as the fact that they are Ukraine’s national flower! I appreciate you kind comments, as usual! :)

Andrew John

Date: 3/31/2022 2:28:00 AM

A little piece drenched in gold. Thank you.

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/31/2022 8:57:00 AM

Thank you, Andrew! I appreciate your kind comments. :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/30/2022 7:22:00 PM

Dear Laura, your golden talent shines in the wet shimmer of the sunflowers. A breathtaking haiku that captures a moment in Nature with exquisite finesse. There is power in beauty and there is beauty in the power of your poetic pen, my inspiring friend. Congratulations for an excellent trophy win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/31/2022 9:11:00 AM

I can relate to your reply, Laura, I experience self-doubt before each poem I post here.. it seems like every poem is the first for some reason and the anxiety is the same.. and I agree with you in that the warm encouragement and fellowship here keeps us going forward on our poetic journey:) Congrats again, my sweet friend

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/31/2022 8:56:00 AM

Susan, your lovely and generous comments truly encourage me! I seem to have “fits and starts” with my muse, so when I get it right it helps me to keep going (amid much self doubt). Thank you! :)

JCB Brul

Date: 3/24/2022 9:11:00 PM

This is so majestic! I love your last line that perfectly defines the profound beauty of sunflowers.."Umbrellas of gold". Breathtakingly beautiful! A well deserved trophy winner! A fav for me.

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/25/2022 7:27:00 AM

Thank you so much, JCB! I truly appreciate your kind comments and the fave! :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/19/2022 8:20:00 AM

Belated Congratulations, Laura, on your Trophy win with this marvellous Haiku! The image is stunning!

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/19/2022 4:07:00 PM

Thank you, Malabika. I’m happy you liked this one! :)

Robertina B.

Date: 3/15/2022 5:45:00 AM

I absolutely enjoyed your haiku, Laura. So breathtaking and beautiful! Congratulations on your win!! Have a blessed day..

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/15/2022 2:41:00 PM

Thanks so much, Robertina! I’m happy you liked this! :)

Ironic Zink

Date: 3/14/2022 12:50:00 AM

Thumbs up!

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/15/2022 2:41:00 PM

Thank you, I.Z.! :)

Faye Gibson

Date: 3/8/2022 11:09:00 AM

This is lovely!

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/8/2022 1:01:00 PM

Thank you, Faye! So glad you enjoyed this! :)

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/8/2022 1:01:00 PM

Thank you, Faye! So glad you enjoyed this! :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/7/2022 11:37:00 AM

Your beautiful poem will linger in my mind, Laura. Congratulations on your win, with this gem, which is in my faves. Blessings.

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/7/2022 4:04:00 PM

Thank you, Evelyn! So happy you liked this! :)

Joseph May

Date: 3/6/2022 3:23:00 PM

Congrats on your trophy win with this Wonderful Haiku Laura

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/6/2022 7:54:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph! :)

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 3/5/2022 9:02:00 AM

Beautiful! Congratulations on your 1st place win! :)Paulette

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/5/2022 8:34:00 PM

Thank you, Paulette! :)

Len Gasun

Date: 3/4/2022 5:13:00 PM

I love the beautiful image! Thanks for sharing this superb haiku my dear Laura. Congratulations on your well-deserved trophy win! Hugs

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/4/2022 8:25:00 PM

Thank you very much, Len. So glad you liked this! :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/4/2022 1:02:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A beautiful Haiku write. Sunflowers are a pretty flower. Have a blessed day writing away.......................

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/4/2022 8:24:00 PM

Thank you, Paula! :)

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 3/4/2022 3:47:00 AM

‘Umbrellas of gold’ too good! Congrats on your win, Laura

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/4/2022 10:16:00 AM

Thank you, Seeker! :)

Beata Agustin

Date: 3/4/2022 12:39:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... delightfully picturesque. God bless you.

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/4/2022 10:16:00 AM

Thank you, Beata! :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/3/2022 11:03:00 PM

Amazing imagery, Laura, congratulations:)

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/4/2022 10:16:00 AM

Thank you, Jo! :)

Valsa George

Date: 3/3/2022 7:24:00 PM

Congratulations Laura on your top placement in the contest. Love the umbrella image much !

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/3/2022 7:57:00 PM

Thanks so much, Valsa! :)

Robert James Liguori

Date: 3/3/2022 6:38:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your wonderful sunflower haiku. Warming and visual. Congrats on top placement and enjoy your trophy!

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/3/2022 7:08:00 PM

Thank you again for my placement in your haiku contest, Robert! Sunflowers are among my favorite flowers, as well! :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/3/2022 4:26:00 PM

utterly gorgeous. I can see how this got TOP spot!! Congrats

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/3/2022 5:17:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea! I truly appreciate your kind comments! :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/3/2022 3:54:00 PM

Pretty! Congratulations on top win, Laura!

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/3/2022 5:17:00 PM

Thanks so much, Kim! :)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 3/3/2022 3:49:00 PM

Wonderful imagery Laura, congratulations on your trophy win!

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/3/2022 5:17:00 PM

Thank you, Tania! :)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/3/2022 2:31:00 PM

So evocative, love 'umbrellas of gold'! Hope it's a winner for you~

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/3/2022 3:28:00 PM

Thank you, Michelle! :)

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