Haiku - THE COLOURS OF AUSTRALIA

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Maureen K Clifford
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Haiku - THE COLOURS OF AUSTRALIA

Post by Maureen K Clifford » Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:10 am

A grouping of 3 individual Haiku that can stand alone but also work well if put together

THE COLOURS OF AUSTRALIA ... Maureen Clifford © The #ScribblyBarkPoet

beneath char grey clouds
leaning over black water –
three old she oaks watch

rusted red ironbarks
clinging to a stony ridge –
tough as nails

the scent of honey
kilometres of yellow –
melaleuca blooms
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Post by Shelley Hansen » Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:31 pm

Certainly very evocative, Maureen. Can smell the blossoms!
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Post by Ron » Thu Oct 14, 2021 12:41 pm

Well done Maureen,
I like the way you have kept the colour and tree theme carry through, very clever!

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Post by Maureen K Clifford » Tue Oct 19, 2021 10:33 am

Thank you Ron and Shelley for your kind comments - much appreciated :D
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Post by Catherine Lee » Wed Nov 03, 2021 5:02 pm

Fantastic imagery, Maureen. three old she oaks watch - love this, and totally agree with how evocative it is and the consistent theme - lovely haiku!
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Post by Maureen K Clifford » Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:46 am

Combining my love of nature and our outback with my love of Haiku - thank you for taking the time to read and enjoy it Catherine :D
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