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The Pine Tree

A Nature Haiku

By Liz SinclairPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Runner-Up in Time Capsule Haiku Challenge
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The Pine Tree
Photo by Charles Etoroma on Unsplash

The pine is leaning

How long has it grown this way?

Giving shape to wind.

nature poetry
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About the Creator

Liz Sinclair

Amateur historian who loves travel and lives in Asia. I write 'what-if' historical stories, speculative fiction, travel essays and haiku.

Twitter: @LizinBali. LinkedIn: sinclairliz

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Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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  • PK Colleran10 months ago

    Lovely photo and lovely haiku. A perfect match.

  • Novel Allen11 months ago

    Tha last line won the prize. Genuis. Just discovering you. Never too late. Sooooo many of us.

  • Donna Fox (HKB)12 months ago

    This was a fun Haiku! Nicely done!

  • Robbie Cheadleabout a year ago

    A lovely haiku. Congratulations with your placing.

  • Donna Reneeabout a year ago

    This was so lovely and I think you did a fantastic job hitting the challenge...congratulations!

  • Loryne Andaweyabout a year ago

    Now that is how a haiku is done. That last line twist was exquisite. Congratulations on placing in this challenge. ❤'d and subscribed 🤗

  • Caroline Janeabout a year ago

    Excellent stuff and a real homage to the origins of haiku. Well done!

  • Kristen Balyeatabout a year ago

    This is beautiful! I’m in love with that last line! Congrats on your placement! 💫

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