Journey of a flower

by Trish   Oct 14, 2016


Blossoms of longing
morph into efflorescence
then die on the vine

A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count

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  • 4 years ago

    by Jane Do-Re-Mi

    This was lovely.

  • 8 years ago

    by Brenda

    This is just lovely! Well done-

  • 8 years ago

    by Em

    Brilliant!!

  • 8 years ago

    by Koan

    Efflorescence!!!! what a wonderful word!!!! Love this poem , thx for sharing it..

    • 8 years ago

      by Trish

      Thanks for the read, much appreciated

  • 8 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Yes, this almost has a senryu type ending - it hits you square in the face!
    This really is a very accomplished haiku from you. Well done and a warm welcome to the site,

    Ben

    • 8 years ago

      by Trish

      Thanks for the welcome and the encouragement :)

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