I walk alone
in a field of poppies --
among friends
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Written March 20th, 2006
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I read the other comments regarding the subliminal reference to drugs...i didn't see that when I read this; I relate to the beauty of nature; the association of nature with connection to humankind. I have been so inspired by nature being here in the keys. This is really beautiful....suzy
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so sad alone among fallen comrades
could have been written for today - armistice day
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Wow! Very neat resonance...
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Ahhhhhh...
I've often felt that flowers and plants are some of my best friends. They never, almost never hurt me, unless, as in the case of poison ivy or nettles, I unwittingly lay hands on them.
Speaking of haiku, do you know Katie Creighton? From New Jersey? -
Haiku is one of my favorite forms of poetry. I am still working on writing more of them. I love this one, because it shows that even when you are alone you can find a friend, I am assuming of course that the friends would be the poppies. Beautiful poem.
Tink
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short and sweet i loved it! i think i love haiku poems now cuz they seem to explain a lot in little words!!
<33333333 Mollie -
evocative
I walk alone
in a field of poppies --
among friends
long time no see! glad that you're back! i've missed you & your wonderful haiku.
i like this haiku very much - walking alone, but with nature all around you as your friends. & your friends are surely blossoming. i like the prettiness, the aloneness & the scents in this wonderfully crafted haiku.
welcome back to the haiku path,
myron.
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Yeah...there's really no drug reference in the 'ku...but people will find what they want to
I'm so glad you enjoyed my little 'ku, and that you could relate to being alone among the myriad of 'friends' that nature provides
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I actually didn't think of drugs when in reference to your haiku. I have spent mant years going to the poppy reserve in cali, its simply beautiful. It is a walk definatly with friends.
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I was your name on so I thought I would come see what you have.
The first thing I thought of when I read this was the poem In Flanders Fields. Being familiar with that poem made this a highly effective ku. I am sure others will see it from other perspectives, but that is where my mind went.
Susan -
short but meaning full i liked it keep it up...
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Recently I have been experimenting with Haikus. My sister is really very good at them and is teaching me. This one of yours is full of spring.
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I agree with Ankeeta. Poppies are the devil's flower. Is this some kind of veiled drug reference, ya hippy ya!? lol Wow, poppies sure do get a bad rap. Since you're alone and among friends at the same time, I'm assuming the poppies themselves are your friends and you don't blame them for having the ability to become opium.
Nice image, but when is somebody else in the school going to write long stories and poems? Am I the only haikuphobe around here? lol
M
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Nicely done, Mr. Monk. Many days I feel as if I walk alone in a great open field called life. Then, just when I least expect it, and am feeling my lonliest, someone reaches out in kindness instead of pain or hurt. Well expressed and well written.
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Nice feeling in this one my friend, sometimes a walk alone can feel like you are surrounded by friends. poppies bring to mind the soldiers lost in war and although I am sure that was not your intention, it is always good to remember the war dead...peace Terry
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uhmm poppies are also reffered as the plants which are used to make drugs
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I liked this .Lot said in a few lines .
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