Notes About The Poem

Honourable Mention 

Brian Strand's Poetry Contest

Judged: 12th March, 2025

Within Limits

like patient Nature
hens keeping nests pluck the eyes
of hostile creatures
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Ashley Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Dear Trina, I adore the poetic potency of your haiku. Vivid imagery and emotion flow through heart and imagination. Congratulations for your success in Brian's contest. Your golden pen shines always! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Layne Avatar
March 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Hello Susan. I appreciate your kind words of affirmation.
Kendrick Avatar
March 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Congratulations on this one being on the winners' list. Way to go. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Sara K
Layne Avatar
March 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Thanks, Sara. Your encouragement is appreciated :).
mysore Avatar
March 13, 2025 at 12:47 AM
interesting contrast. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!!!
Layne Avatar
March 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Thank you fellow writer:)
Gasun Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Powerful haiku my dear poet friend Trina. I enjoyed this. Thanks a lot for sharing. Blessings to you and your writings. Hugs
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I love the emotion and the imagery that this haiku conjures. xomo
Layne Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Thank you, Maureen!
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