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For Chantelle Anne Cooke's 'Best Haiku Ever Old or New' Contest
Note: Drinking and eating under a blooming cherry
tree (Sakura) is a century old custom in Japan. As a result,
"flowers" in haiku came to be known as "cherry blossoms."

Under the Sakura Tree

sipping saki

under the sakura tree. . . 

a haiku blossoms

For the 'Bite Size poem no.36' Poetry Contest

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Line Gauthier

November 12, 2022 at 12:55 PM

lovely ~

Alexis Y.

February 19, 2022 at 7:26 AM

Wow! Andrea, This is lovely! Congratulations on your win. Have a nice day and weekend-Alexis

Ann Peck

February 18, 2022 at 1:48 PM

This is lovely, Andrea! Congratulations on your win :)

Aditi Mishra

June 18, 2020 at 5:26 AM

Love the creativity with this haiku dear Andrea. Congratulations on your win. Much love :)

Mohan Chutani

June 18, 2020 at 5:13 AM

Japanese drink sake under the sakura tree. And this festivity is called hanami. Congrats. Mohan

Gregory Richard Barden

June 18, 2020 at 4:10 AM

Oh, I love the volta/turn with this, Andrea, and the imagery and mood are wonderful! Congrats, Buddy! :o) <3

Tom Cunningham

June 18, 2020 at 3:50 AM

Love the scene of the cherry blossom sakura. It's an amazing sight to see. Congrats on your win Andrea. Tom

Michelle Faulkner

June 17, 2020 at 10:13 PM

Your verse blossoms some beautiful flowers, Andrea, congratulations!

Susan Ashley

June 17, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Oh, so serene, Andrea. A beautiful haiku. Congratulations on your wonderful win in Chantelle's contest. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Sam Kauffman

June 17, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Beautiful setting of the scene Andrea. So peaceful - a place of inspiration. Nice "ku." Congratulations.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 28, 2019 at 11:29 PM

I want to be there. Just gorgeous. I'm so glad you dusted this gem off for my contest. Congratulations on your win Andrea! :) xomo

Line Gauthier

February 28, 2019 at 10:28 PM

Wow - a FAVE, Andrea. A superb haiku.

Sandra Haight

April 29, 2017 at 7:49 AM

Congratulations on a first place win with this lovely Haiku, Andrea. Hugs, Sandra

Joseph May

April 28, 2017 at 10:06 PM

Great ku Andrea..Congrats on your win

Charlie Smith

April 28, 2017 at 10:17 AM

Congratulations Andrea, lovely...

Agnes Krampe

April 28, 2017 at 10:13 AM

Congrats on your win with this beautiful haiku.

Kim Rodrigues

April 28, 2017 at 9:42 AM

Lovely! Much deserved win! I love cherries - the fruit, the blossom, the sound!

White Wolf

April 28, 2017 at 8:04 AM

Andrea, congrats on your winning poem, so succinct and beautiful!

Skat A

May 26, 2015 at 5:49 PM

Hello Andrea,, Stopping by to enjoy this Favorite poem of mine. .... Always ~SKAT~

Skat A

May 16, 2015 at 11:36 AM

WOW, this is my fav. One of the best haiku yet. Wow, this just makes me want to read more of your haiku. Andrea, this is going on my favorite list. I don't think I have any favorite haiku. Love SKAT

James Fraser

January 21, 2015 at 2:45 PM

My favourite Tree Andrea. The Pink blossoms are so beautiful. Lovely Haiku, James :) x

Phyllis Babcock

May 2, 2013 at 9:03 AM

Interesting with what the Japanese meanings are. Congrats on this contest. love phyl

Donna Jones

April 23, 2013 at 1:45 PM

A MUCH deserved beautiful win Andrea

Poet Destroyer A

April 22, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Hello Andrea, a very sweet and lovely win :-) Congratulations in Susan's "Cherry Blossom Haiku" contest. Your poem is awesome with imagery. always & forever-LINDA