passionvine
ten petalled flowers
grow from dark soil
sweet fruits
Yemassee
moose antlers
distract the eyes
great heart
Nadir (DelWarrenLivingston)
pine forest
timeless value and peace
stands tall
Keith
rugged hills
hide lakes and valleys
beauty resides
Author notes
A companion to The Ladies allpoetry.com/poem/957872
Our friend and mentor Del Livingston died in Sept 2005. His style of friendly yet firm critiques supported many new poets.
passionvine has left AP, but may be seen intermittently.
Written December 21st, 2004
In a list
A contest entry
- Friendship haiku - contest- by Mari Goes.
300 points, ended December 22, 2004, 21 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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That would be tooo confusing.
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I'll still just as mad at this Haiku finishing second! I shall have a little talk with miss smarty britches!
I still think I should have been included in with the ladies too!
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excellent
Loved numbers two and four. Another beautiful collection.
Excellent again,
Talia
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Thank you Talia, for your comments. This was a very nice contest, which asked us to write about our friends. I encourage you to read them too.
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wonderful
Once again all of them excellent and once again I like the last one best. It really showed the hidden depth of the poet you were writing about.
excellent.
Talia -
Dear Yem, please calm yourself. Andrew's 'ku about the monk was wonderful, and that is no comment on you or me.
Thanks for the applause - duct tape is fantastic.
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I'm as mad as hell! This won the silver prize in Mariza's contest--so basically she's saying I'm inferior as a subject! Why I have a good mind (make believe I do) to tell her just where to go!!!!!!!!!
The antler thing is really cool--they kept falling off my head however, so I secured them with duct tape.
You know what I think? (And why would you--or anyone) well I think it's the other three people you mentioned who dragged this poem down to second...
Thanks Margaret. I clicked on this not knowing that my name was in it and I got quite a shock.
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Congratulations, Margaret!
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Beautful collection of haiku and a much deserved win! The visuals went perfectly with the poets.
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I'm sure that passionvine will be glad to know that you know it!
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Ooops, you did it again
Those guys are lucky to have you as friend.Lovely words, and a very good opportunity to learn that passionvine isn't a girl lol
Thanks again Marg, and good luck
Love and peace,
Mari
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Beautiful again, Margaret!
Your quality is not only exceptionally high, but consistent.
~ G
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I know a couple of this gents, you continue to honor your friends with grace and friendship. LOvely work.
Sam
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Grea
So many friends, such beautiful pieces!
Wonderful work, this is really a fantastic collection of haikus, I wish you all the best in the contest, happy holidays!
Purplerose
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Just as with the ladies, you have done well here for the gentlemen.
A very nice collection.
Andrew -
Excellent
WOW! These are quite well done. I like the idea for your Title and having four Haikus for what sounds like four well deserving gentlemen.
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Elegant quartet
Dear Margaret:
What a beautiful quartet. I am once again humbled and honored. The dark soil is so apt -- one would hope it produces sweet fruit. I also love the reference to the petals, which again shows how much you understand about my favorite wildflower and the passion it represents. The other haiku are also elegant in their conrete undestatment. I am going away and reflect fo awhile on how I might rise to the honor you have bestowed.
Peace,
passionvine -
Thank you Del, and you're welcome. This vignette was inspired by your story of cutting the Christmas tree with your father, and the grace that you bring to life.
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overwhelming
WOW Margaret,
I am absolutely blown away by this. This is perhaps the most touching thing I have read in years and, believe me, I say so from my heart. To have been included in this wonderful group of Haiku poems is a surprise and thrill beyond words. Thank-you sooooo much and God Bless you, my dear friend.
Del
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You are definitely an extremely talented writer. You're BOUND to win this! Hehe. I wish you the best of luck, Your haikus are amazing.
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These were great. My favorite one was to Nadir. Good luck in the contest.
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