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Leaf Haiku

June 5, 2009
By iAmTheStardust PLATINUM, Moon Twp., Pennsylvania
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"The prettiest flowers grow in the biggest pile of manure."

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Dead leaves on the ground
Just like dreams I used to have
Trampled and broken

© Amanda T., Montague, NJ

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PoetCoyote PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 14 2023 at 12:22 pm
PoetCoyote PLATINUM, State College, Pennsylvania
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“The world is almost peaceful when you stop trying to understand it.”<br /> ― Elizabeth Acevedo, The Poet X<br /> <br /> "Serenity now!" <br /> ― Frank Costanza, Seinfeld <br /> <br /> "My coach said I ran like a girl. I told him if he ran a little faster he could, too." <br /> ― Mia Hamm

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I love this!!!
AriLiebman SILVER said...
on Jun. 7 2021 at 3:13 pm
AriLiebman SILVER, Chicago, Illinois
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"Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear." - George Addair

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Can I carry the metaphor further by saying that the leaves turn to soil, which nourishes new leaves? I know you will get through this hard time and emerge with new dreams! :3
rmswagert BRONZE said...
on Oct. 16 2020 at 10:02 pm
rmswagert BRONZE, Apex, North Carolina
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i like the short simile about the dead leaves that are like your dreams
PisaExperiment BRONZE said...
on Jul. 6 2017 at 12:34 am
PisaExperiment BRONZE, Palo Alto, California
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&quot;For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love.&quot; - Carl Sagan

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Great haiku! Hope some of your dreams go somewhere, though :) But spring: new green leaves Replace the crinkled brown, spent... Our dreams cycle too
NoniDoni GOLD said...
on Jan. 19 2015 at 1:02 pm
NoniDoni GOLD, Calabasas, California
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Thought provoking! I enjoyed reading it! post comments and check out my work!
ChrisJ PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 22 2013 at 1:31 pm
ChrisJ PLATINUM, Rochester, New York
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&quot;Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.&rdquo;<br /> - Martin Luther King Jr.

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Very original, thought-out, and creative, good job!
daily123 SILVER said...
on Jan. 29 2013 at 5:39 pm
daily123 SILVER, Bellaire, Texas
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Simple, but beautiful.  Fantastic job!
writergirly GOLD said...
on Dec. 11 2012 at 12:37 pm
writergirly GOLD, Preston, Other
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&quot;You never know how strong you are, until being strong is the only choice you have.&quot;<br /> - Anonymous

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I really like this. You make a good link between dead leaves and broken dreams that is easily understandable when you read it. Great job!
Misfit95 said...
on Sep. 28 2012 at 10:27 am
Misfit95, Dover, Ohio
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Amazing poem. I love it! :) This should definitely be published in the magazine.
Enigmatically BRONZE said...
on May. 19 2012 at 10:55 am
Enigmatically BRONZE, Lawrenceville, Georgia
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&quot;Trust in no one. Believe in everyone.&quot; -Maika Maile

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This was incredibly good. And that's why I love haikus: they make simple but deep connections.
SaraTreece said...
on Apr. 27 2012 at 9:43 am
SaraTreece, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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I really like it. And I love how you descibed them
iAmTheStardust PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 13 2012 at 3:49 pm
iAmTheStardust PLATINUM, Moon Twp., Pennsylvania
36 articles 1 photo 94 comments

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&quot;The prettiest flowers grow in the biggest pile of manure.&quot;

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thank you :D
iAmTheStardust PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 13 2012 at 3:49 pm
iAmTheStardust PLATINUM, Moon Twp., Pennsylvania
36 articles 1 photo 94 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The prettiest flowers grow in the biggest pile of manure.&quot;

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thanks! and i will surely check out your stuff :)
iAmTheStardust PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 13 2012 at 3:47 pm
iAmTheStardust PLATINUM, Moon Twp., Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The prettiest flowers grow in the biggest pile of manure.&quot;

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thanks so much! :D
Kimberlywrites BRONZE said...
on Jan. 30 2012 at 3:37 pm
Kimberlywrites BRONZE, Waikoloa, Hawaii
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For we have not been given a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind. <br /> <br /> II Timothy 1:7

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Wonderful job. Love it.
ebj.2014 PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 25 2011 at 7:10 pm
ebj.2014 PLATINUM, St. John, Washington
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Amazing! Greatly portrayed. This is totally going to end up in the magazine! :) Would you mind checking out some of my poetry? I'd love to get feedback from a great writer! Thanks!!
Dark_Angel95 PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 3 2011 at 12:28 pm
Dark_Angel95 PLATINUM, Hickman, Kentucky
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great job!!!  5 stars!!! (:
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 3 2011 at 4:57 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
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Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Dang. :/ I guess you'll just have to ognore them. 
Randamu said...
on Oct. 3 2011 at 2:37 pm
Randamu, Helendale, California
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"For God so loved the world (you) that He gave His only begotten Son (Jesus), that whoever believes in Him should not perish (in Hell) but have everlasting life (in Heaven)." -John 3:16

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You're welcome :3  KEEP ON MOVING FOWARD!
iAmTheStardust PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 2 2011 at 8:26 pm
iAmTheStardust PLATINUM, Moon Twp., Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The prettiest flowers grow in the biggest pile of manure.&quot;

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Thank you :)