Haiku on Growing Old

Updated on April 13, 2018
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Jamie Lee Hamann
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I can't seem to stop writing poetry or reading poetry. I think it is safe to say I love poetry and I love sharing great poetry with others.

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Haiku on Growing Old

A half buried rock

that holds child's watercolor

through every season


Ponderosa Pine

cone lies on animal path

to remain all year


Sometimes they gather

the hummingbird and squirrel

moments of magic


my damn beard grows long

along with the crabgrass outside

our brown and grey time

© 2018 Jamie Lee Hamann

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      John Hansen 

      2 years ago from Queensland Australia

      This is beautiful haiku, Jamie..lovely imagery. I enjoyed it.

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      Doris James MizBejabbers 

      2 years ago from Beautiful South

      I like it, especially the last stanza. I admire anyone who can write haiku.

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      Ann Carr 

      2 years ago from SW England

      I like the imagery here, Jamie. Enjoyed it very much.

      Ann

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      Chris Mills 

      2 years ago from Traverse City, MI

      Jamie, that is an awesome “one-with-nature” haiku. Thanks for sharing it.

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      Audrey Hunt 

      2 years ago from Idyllwild Ca.

      Jamie, you are a true poet. I love the flow of this poem. Your last stanza is brilliant!

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      Venkatachari M 

      2 years ago from Hyderabad, India

      Very good poem portraying the growing older features of both human and nature. Enjoyed it a lot.

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      Verlie Burroughs 

      2 years ago from Canada

      Love these Jamie, little paintings, and the painting too, so peaceful.

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