stripped of chlorophyll
vibrant colors reveal soul
I sit quietly
imposed expectations fall
creating space for new growth
reconstruction starts
I’m inventing a new look
left behind till spring
putting together pieces
of the old me in new ways
season to party
snowy graves to blooming buds
wild geese preen feathers
stretching to accommodate
lost beauty concepts with new
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I love how you subtly incorporate the festivity of the season, and combine it with change and new growth.❤️
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Thank you, Melissa!
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Nicely done!
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Thank you so much!
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This is an interesting poem. I first read it from the POV of a tree…
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(I need to invent a new look!)😁
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Yes. The tree is a metaphor for anyone who is in hibernation.
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Ooh, did I read it right then? 💓
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Certainly, you did 🤗 Thank you so much, Leslie!
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☺️🌳💚 ‘tis beautiful 🌳💚
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The metamorphosis is a wonderful image!! ❤
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Thank you so much!
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This is my favorite by a hair, Reena… But your whole series is lovely ❤
Also, if you want to turn these into tanka per the prompt, rather than haiku, you only need add two lines to each of your haiku!
Much love,
David
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Oh, I missed the condition, and even called it Tanka chain 😦 Will correct.
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*hug*
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Age is catching up 🙂
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oh no! don’t say that ~
you’ll worry all of us 👴🏻 👵🏽
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Corrected. Please check again.
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🤗
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Hi, Reena!
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by the lovely Jennifer Russo, is now live:
Enjoy ❤
Much love,
David
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Thank you!
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*hug*
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…to go with the theme! Lol, the screen kept freezing and wouldn’t let me finish my comment!
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It happens 😀😀
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great opening line to go wi
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Thank you, Christine!
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So good Reena.
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Thank you!
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You’re most welcome
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