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barely pink blossoms Vincent’s funeral blanket lay atop his grave Kathryn McLoughlin Collins July 26, 2012

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Date: 9/30/2012 6:54:00 PM

"barely blossoms" just about choked me up while reading this one...understand completely this emotion...best to u, Kathryn...

Date: 8/27/2012 11:21:00 AM

wow....beautiful!! I am reminded of those beautiful bouquets. and the floral smell.

Date: 8/26/2012 2:24:00 PM

Poignant Haiku, excellently executed... Very nice in a sad sort of way... Terry (see Soup)

Date: 8/26/2012 12:07:00 PM

beautiful but sad, my friend - I'm very sorry if you're writing about a real life bereavement x

Date: 8/26/2012 7:23:00 AM

Ah! Lovely! Cynthia

Date: 8/24/2012 7:48:00 PM

sad but nicely done,Kathryn

Date: 8/23/2012 3:35:00 PM

Sad one..Sara

Date: 8/22/2012 7:30:00 AM

Very good haiku, Kathryn - well done. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Date: 8/12/2012 8:45:00 AM

Vincent? What a marvelous HAIKU! so smoothly flowing with splendid imagery. Well done, Kathryn!! Best wishes, Keith

Date: 8/11/2012 12:34:00 PM

Sad but beautiful images.