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A blog devoted mainly to haiku and senryu and to thoughts about, and inspired by, haiku and senryu.

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Thursday, December 01, 2011

crisp wind

the taste of the apple

just after picking

First published in Tempslibre, where it is translated into French:

vent piquant

le gout de la pomme

juste cueillie

Magyar said...: __Nothing better than that first bite. So well said here, Bill!
_m; 8:29 AM
Ramesh Sood said...: This is so good...I can taste it.. in fact just now had an apple but it was very cold..crisp..yes..Thanks Jim..; 10:04 AM
Adelaide said...: They always taste better when just picked.

apple orchard
one hand for picking
one for eating

Adelaide; 8:37 AM
Bill said...: As a city boy, I don't get to pick many apples, so I appreciate the opportunity when it arises.

Thanks for the ku, Adelaide.; 9:37 PM
Monika said...: Yes, I like this one ! Good in french, but even better in english !; 8:01 AM
Crafty Green Poet said...: perfect juxtaposition!; 12:25 PM
Bill said...: Thanks, Monika and Juliet.; 2:04 PM
Warren said...: This one is special, Bill - Terrific poem and juxt. You are a special poet, come to think of it.

Warren; 12:25 PM