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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Date: 8/17/2020 4:30:00 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
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Date: 2/8/2020 9:01:00 AM
Brilliant and unique haiku, Richard, I would say that you have mastered the short form. Best Wishes~ Warren
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/8/2020 9:04:00 AM
Thanks Warren, you are kind. I tend to be a bit long winded as a rule. ;0)
Date: 1/19/2020 2:46:00 PM
Excellent personification!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/19/2020 2:50:00 PM
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Date: 1/1/2020 4:38:00 PM
A painful interruption! You bring back memories :) Sadly though it has been a few decades since I've seen one. Lovely Rick
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/1/2020 6:20:00 PM
Thanks FJ. We have lots here in the Okanagan by the lake.
Date: 12/27/2019 8:43:00 PM
oh gosh, I had missed this precious Christmas message you left us. So sweet, Richard. I hope you have a blessed new year.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/28/2019 7:51:00 AM
Thanks and blessings back to you.
Date: 12/27/2019 1:28:00 PM
Sorry I missed this. Hope you had a nice Christmas and blessings for 2020!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/27/2019 1:43:00 PM
Yes it was very nice, thanks.
Date: 12/27/2019 1:19:00 PM
Thanks to all for your kind responses.
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Date: 12/27/2019 11:08:00 AM
Thank you for being here, and being stable, and being willing to give the newbies a break, Richard.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/27/2019 1:18:00 PM
Some days more stable than others *lol* blessings Caren.
Date: 12/26/2019 2:16:00 AM
Thank you Richard. This poem feels like a warm hug. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Date: 12/25/2019 6:57:00 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.
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Date: 12/25/2019 1:57:00 PM
Thank you for the good wishes, Richard! Hope you're having a very merry Christmas!
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Date: 12/25/2019 1:00:00 PM
Merry Christmas Richard! Best wishes to you and your loved ones for 2020.
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Date: 12/25/2019 10:54:00 AM
Merry Christmas Richard, hope your day is going well. Tom
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Date: 12/25/2019 10:38:00 AM
Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends:-) Alexis
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Date: 12/25/2019 10:37:00 AM
Happy Xmas, hope you have/had a great day..
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Date: 12/25/2019 9:57:00 AM
Merry Christmas, Richard, to you and yours. Hugs, Catie :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/25/2019 10:12:00 AM
Thanks Catie, much appreciated.
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