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August 28, 2013
By steelsoprano DIAMOND, Cincinnati, Ohio
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The short sprig of mint,
I roll between fingers,
Leaving soft residue.

© Courtney G., Rocky Hill, CT

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Embrace22 GOLD said...
on Jan. 27 2015 at 11:17 am
Embrace22 GOLD, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Its just lovely I'm speechless
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jun. 10 2014 at 6:29 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,
More real than solid earth;
And to these death does not mean decay,
But only another birth"
- Isabella Banks

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I love this! Great job on your use of imagery. Could you read some of my poetry? thank you! XD
NaomiHallS PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 31 2014 at 2:29 pm
NaomiHallS PLATINUM, Ventura, California
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Favorite Quote:
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I love the use of the senses--touch, sight, and smell. Very vivid and real.
Mckay ELITE said...
on Sep. 4 2013 at 5:05 pm
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"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do."
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This is an exceptional haiku. I love the image you picture in this poem. The leaving behind of something you hold in your fingers. It's beautiful. Congrats on the Editors' Choice! 
LaChouette GOLD said...
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I've always been really amazed by haikus and the imagery they create and this is no exception! I really like how you can take a simple moment such as this and give it more meaning. Really great job. There was only a minor error with the lines being a bit off, but it's still really good. Keep up the good work!