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The Flowering Almond

Orchard of ruffles, Exploding light-pink petals: A blizzard of bloom.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 10/9/2009 3:16:00 PM
Simply stunning Raul, a master artist who uses words as his colours >> James
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Date: 10/9/2009 12:50:00 PM
You are a master with these short poems. The creative imagery is a fresh perspective. I especially like the last line. Thank you for your kind comments. Have a good weekend. Karen
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Date: 10/8/2009 6:44:00 PM
They do look like a blizzard in bloom. We grow orchards of almonds in our area...they are so beautiful in bloom! ~ Carrie
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Date: 10/8/2009 3:17:00 PM
Beautful scenery of a flowering almond.. i love the flowers and almonds:)Charma
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Date: 10/8/2009 11:39:00 AM
Thank you for sharing this beauty Raul. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/8/2009 11:03:00 AM
Never seen an almond orchard but this has given me the desire to do so. Keep writing. Love almonds though. Sara
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Date: 10/8/2009 10:03:00 AM
"A blizzard of bloom" Outstanding word-play friend.... Sorry I haven't visited your portfolio lately, busy......I am in the process Raul.......:JP]
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Date: 10/8/2009 8:59:00 AM
Hi Raul, I forgot I was posting for Jimmy Anderson and wrote my comments from his website. Sorry. You can delete it if you want and keep this one. I love your Haiku..And WOW again. Marty
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Date: 10/8/2009 8:52:00 AM
I love this one too...WOW!! Marty
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Date: 10/8/2009 8:34:00 AM
Beautiful visual, Raul! Thank you for bring this picture to life! Love, Robin
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Date: 10/8/2009 7:46:00 AM
Love it! This speaks pretty well for the past summer here in Michigan...an explosion of green. Somehow an elderberry tree has sprouted in our back yard...birds having a ball. Love, daver
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Date: 10/8/2009 5:17:00 AM
Beautiful, as usual. I can see the blizzard of pink ruffles along city streets. Excellent writing, Raul. Love, Dane
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