Weeping Willow

desire to branch out 
hoping for leaves to caress
lightning interrupts



For Delilah Ventura’s  “I Am a Tree Contest”.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Flaherty Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 4:30 PM
Hopefully only a momentary interpution Richard Before branching out continues unabated. Will you please read my poem Cinderella Bell Ball if you have time or get a chance thanks. Cheers regards i trust you and all yours are well chris
Doll Avatar
February 8, 2020 at 9:01 AM
Brilliant and unique haiku, Richard, I would say that you have mastered the short form. Best Wishes~ Warren
Lamoureux Avatar
February 8, 2020 at 9:04 AM
Thanks Warren, you are kind. I tend to be a bit long winded as a rule. ;0)
Wren-Ingalls Avatar
January 19, 2020 at 2:46 PM
Excellent personification!
Lamoureux Avatar
January 19, 2020 at 2:50 PM
;0)
Thomas Avatar
January 1, 2020 at 4:38 PM
A painful interruption! You bring back memories :) Sadly though it has been a few decades since I've seen one. Lovely Rick
Lamoureux Avatar
January 1, 2020 at 6:20 PM
Thanks FJ. We have lots here in the Okanagan by the lake.
Dietrich Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 8:43 PM
oh gosh, I had missed this precious Christmas message you left us. So sweet, Richard. I hope you have a blessed new year.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 28, 2019 at 7:51 AM
Thanks and blessings back to you.
Kitchin Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 1:28 PM
Sorry I missed this. Hope you had a nice Christmas and blessings for 2020!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 1:43 PM
Yes it was very nice, thanks.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 1:19 PM
Thanks to all for your kind responses.
Krutsinger Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 11:08 AM
Thank you for being here, and being stable, and being willing to give the newbies a break, Richard.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 1:18 PM
Some days more stable than others *lol* blessings Caren.
Krutsinger Avatar
December 26, 2019 at 2:16 AM
Thank you Richard. This poem feels like a warm hug. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Connelly Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 6:57 PM
Thank YOU Richard. The pleasure has been mine reading your poetry. And yes I agree, so many wonderful and talented people on this site.
Bauer Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 1:57 PM
Thank you for the good wishes, Richard! Hope you're having a very merry Christmas!
Gauthier Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Merry Christmas Richard! Best wishes to you and your loved ones for 2020.
Cunningham Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 10:54 AM
Merry Christmas Richard, hope your day is going well. Tom
Y. Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 10:38 AM
Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends:-) Alexis
One Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 10:37 AM
Happy Xmas, hope you have/had a great day..
Lindsey Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 9:57 AM
Merry Christmas, Richard, to you and yours. Hugs, Catie :)
Lamoureux Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 10:12 AM
Thanks Catie, much appreciated.
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