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My new walnut tree looks something like the one in this picture. I am so excited for the day it bears fruit. I adore roasting store bought walnuts in my oven and am looking forward to using my own home-grown walnuts one day (also in my favorite cookie recipes). The tree has come to be a symbol of new life for me.and the monoku occurred to me as I saw it outside my window today!

as my fears subside the tree I planted in spring is showing growth Written Aug 18, 2016 For John Hamilton's Monoku Madness Contest

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Lynn Marie

Date: 3/26/2017 4:51:00 PM

back to re-read a fave:-) ....so much life in so few words. Sublime writing. So happy for you this won..Congratulations :-) I am drawn to this photo, something about it has me feel still and calm. blessings, lynnxx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/26/2016 1:12:00 AM

Congratulations on your win with this hope filled liner:)

Lu Loo

Date: 8/23/2016 4:15:00 PM

Andrea, what an awesome monoku lady...so meaningful and makes me feel serene...congrats on your placement! :)-luloo

Daver Austin

Date: 8/22/2016 12:23:00 PM

A packed one-liner. Ah, eternal spring. Love, daver

Paul Callus

Date: 8/22/2016 9:55:00 AM

Such a lovely and meaningful metaphor, Andrea. I am glad that you are looking to the future with positive anticipation:) Congrats on your fine win. Regards // paul

Sara Chansarkar

Date: 8/22/2016 9:52:00 AM

I love this one Andrea,congrats on your win!

Joseph May

Date: 8/22/2016 9:09:00 AM

Congrats on your win Andrea

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/22/2016 7:12:00 AM

I wish this had placed higher Andrea. It is tops with me! Congratulations on your win. 7 ; )

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/22/2016 8:33:00 AM

thanks, dear. I always felt monoku were like a long-line haiku, so to me it looks much better divided into its three lines.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/22/2016 1:51:00 AM

dropping back with my congrats Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Just James

Date: 8/22/2016 1:23:00 AM

Great win well done!

Afzal Nusker

Date: 8/21/2016 11:44:00 PM

Very expressive. Congrats on your win, Andrea.

Janis Thompson

Date: 8/21/2016 11:01:00 PM

Congratulations on a great write.

Eve Roper

Date: 8/21/2016 9:09:00 PM

I love walnuts, Andrea, good monoku, Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Sonia Walker

Date: 8/21/2016 8:49:00 PM

Andrea, your Monoku poem is written beautifully and simply. Congratulations on your placement. I can tell you are nurturing your sapling. All the best, Sonia.

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/21/2016 8:01:00 PM

Andrea, congratulations on your nice win in the Monoku contest! Such a special supportive metaphor for you these days. Hugs, Sandra

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/21/2016 5:33:00 PM

Hi Andre, I thoroughly enjoyed this one- liner. It's so meaning and uplifting. Nature can cause us to reflect on life. Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/21/2016 1:48:00 PM

Andrea, I do believe that it is true many of us on here is past fifty but of course life is nifty after fifty..Thanks for dropping by..I enjoyed reading your monoku and the thoughts behind its writing..My husband has planted walnut trees and olive trees which they both will take a long time to come into bearing much for our consumption..So hopes of living long enough to enjoy them..Sara

Lynn Marie

Date: 8/20/2016 6:58:00 PM

Beautiful Andrea :-) I often use nature as a "centering" for my spiritual sense of purpose, place and direction. It grounds me, silences the "noise", guiding one's inner voice of truth to be heard without distraction.(they are a nuisance for me..lol) Your poem really made me smile..it is nice to know someone else has a "tree" too :-) An inspiring, purpose filled poem, so lovely to read..A favourite to revisit as a reminder to self, a 7+..10+ if possible :-) blessings, lynn great picture :-)

James Inman

Date: 8/20/2016 9:47:00 AM

Meaningful write, I'm happy to hear the tree is doing well.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/20/2016 5:32:00 AM

What an uplifting metaphor Andrea. I hope this does well. I adore it! : ) 7

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/20/2016 7:09:00 AM

thanks so much for realizing it was a metaphor. I changed the word worries for fears because it seemed to me that many people thought it was totally about the tree.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/19/2016 10:07:00 PM

Nice Monoku, and I see many layers here! :)

Duke Beaufort

Date: 8/19/2016 2:21:00 PM

Wonderful, yes. It is a pleasure to see things grow. There are pests and microbes waiting to compete for the fruit, but walnuts may be resistant. I hope so!!!!

Tim Smith

Date: 8/19/2016 11:22:00 AM

It is wonderful to see a new tree flourish.

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/19/2016 10:07:00 AM

It all starts with a seed...great monoku Andrea...best of luck in contest...god bless...^WW^

John Hardison

Date: 8/19/2016 8:54:00 AM

Nicely put. Share your concern for growth of a tree I planted. Peace, Love and Joy