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fine new fernery two forgotten dahlias innocently bud

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/9/2023 11:37:00 AM

Sometimes our gardens have hidden, "forgotten," surprises! I found a little tomato plant near our old compost heap site. We transplanted it and it is now three feet high and still giving us tomatoes even in the winter! Nature is miraculous. Congratulations on your winning haiku. Happy New Year!!

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/9/2023 1:23:00 PM

Thanks, Sam. I have the same experience. My Grannies' Bonnets seed themselves every year and come up in whatever design. There's a layer of bulbs under it all. The result is a bit wild but I like it that way! Hooray for surprises! Elizabeth

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 12/31/2022 1:49:00 AM

Exactly, Ann! On second thought, I think that sometimes I have been the dahlias. Elizabeth

Ann Peck

Date: 12/30/2022 2:38:00 PM

That is so sweet, Elizabeth. Those poor dahlias, though. :) A lovely Haiku. Congratulations!

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 12/29/2022 12:05:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea Your comments are especially valued. As you see, sometimes I can write a three liner. Elizabeth

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/28/2022 2:30:00 PM

I really like your entry. Congrats for the win

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/28/2022 2:28:00 PM

Such a beautiful Hiku, Elizabeth! Your vivid imagery brings me to this moment of floral discovery. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Brian’s contest. Warmest wishes for a happy new year.. ~Susan

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 12/29/2022 12:07:00 AM

Susan, thank you the kind comment! This actually happened to me and it gave me such a laugh (the way of best laid plans!) that it cried out for sharing. Elizabeth

Fj Thomas

Date: 6/30/2022 6:22:00 PM

That would be a beautiful surprise wouldn't it :) Lovely Haiku Elizabeth

Fj Thomas
Date: 7/1/2022 10:00:00 AM

I am truly grateful for your time reading some of my poems. Most of those here were written for contests; I hit a writing wall a couple years ago and haven't written anything truly mine in a long time. So I look at contests for ideas just to keep my brain working. It's not the same, but at least it's writing something :)

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 7/1/2022 3:59:00 AM

Thank you, FJ. Your comment brought your work to my attention. I'm so impressed by your range of form, but also you have written my total life! Now facing the ashes to ashes. Elizabeth.