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Springtime Haiku (Western) - June Contest

She is the springtime
A garden was given her
when a rose was sought

Last Few Words: Love the western form of haiku. My modest effort for the June contest.

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)

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3 years 12 months ago

Hello, Michael,
Your poetry is breathtaking - there are no words to describe the emotions this stirs. Beautiful.
Thank you!
L

3 years 12 months ago

Wow, thank you L! I always appreciate your visits, and glad you liked this one.

Cheers

3 years 12 months ago

the inference that she would be happy for just the rose, but has been given much more.
Geez.
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3 years 12 months ago

Thanks Geez! Always an interesting challenge for me to say something worthwhile within the strict western form.

Cheers
Mike

3 years 12 months ago

Got it Mark, thanks!

Cheers