Weeping Willow

With slouching branches
The skin breaks to flower pods,
And the willow weeps.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 4/27/2009 10:30:00 PM
What I like about your work, is that you have varieties. Although they are a lot of haiku, they are all different and cleverly written. You never bore me...
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Date: 4/18/2009 12:13:00 PM
Beautifu work, the weeping willow shines brightly as your muse.
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Date: 4/17/2009 11:46:00 PM
I like these kinds of trees, they always look sad and you did a remarkable job describing it.
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Date: 4/17/2009 8:31:00 PM
a beautiful Haiku written with such style,grace and talent Thank You for reading and commenting upon my Haiku poem,,blessings..Cecil
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Date: 4/13/2009 5:41:00 PM
cool. I wonder if there's a reason she does. Maybe you could write a follow-up
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Date: 4/13/2009 4:59:00 PM
A gentle, creative image, Raul. Very nice Haiku! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/13/2009 4:45:00 PM
love reading your poetry out-loud! Raul, it has a buttery blend when spoken, jmg
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Date: 4/13/2009 4:08:00 PM
My favourite tree! The word 'slouching' is very effective. A superb HAIKU with exceptional word choices... BRAVO my friend! Best wishes, Keith
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Date: 4/13/2009 1:27:00 PM
nice haiku-charma
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Date: 4/13/2009 12:38:00 PM
My favorite tree. Beautiful haiku. I look out my window at one every day, planted in honor of my mom's passing. Love, Shar
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Date: 4/13/2009 12:36:00 PM
aww how lovley, my younger childrens' grandparents have a weeping willow in their back garden. God bless you from diane
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