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Tree Haiku

a thousand seasons

     undisturbed the tree matures

     timeless summer shade


       08/19/2019

     Checked with howmanysyllables.com

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Connie Marcum Wong

August 23, 2019 at 12:24 AM

I love this beautiful tribute to timeless trees Barry! Their shade and the oxygen they provide is symbiotic with our survival. Best wishes for a win in the contest. : ) xxoo

Barry Stebbings

August 23, 2019 at 1:42 PM

Thank you very much, Connie. We are damaging these essential life forms at our peril. // Barry.

Carolyn Devonshire

August 20, 2019 at 4:29 PM

Barry, this is a lovely haiku that gives us an image of a very strong, ancient tree. Can you imagine living for a thousand years? Nicely done. Best wishes in the contest, Carolyn

Barry Stebbings

August 21, 2019 at 1:04 PM

Thank you very much, Carolyn. // Barry