A State Flower Haiku

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Lori Lipsky

Lengthy airplane ride

Your beauty worth travel costs

Yellow hibiscus

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by Lori Lipsky

photo credit: Crystal Stinson/istockphoto

14 thoughts on “A State Flower Haiku”

Robin Steinweg on September 10, 2012 at 10:00 am said:

I’ve never been to Hawaii. I enjoy the point of view you offer! It gave me a big grin!
Lori Lipsky on September 10, 2012 at 6:44 pm said:

I’m glad the poem made you smile. Nice of you to say so.
Joanie on September 10, 2012 at 11:32 pm said:

Beautiful, Lori! A ray of sunshine treasured.
- Lori Lipsky on September 11, 2012 at 8:23 am said:
  
  Thank you, Joanie.
Anita Klumpers on September 12, 2012 at 2:37 pm said:

And when one can’t swing the travel costs one can drink in your poem and photo and dream.
- Lori Lipsky on September 12, 2012 at 10:53 pm said:
  
  Lovely of you to share those thoughts and dreams.
lscotthoughts on September 13, 2012 at 9:24 pm said:

I love Hawaii and I love this gorgeous flower, Lori! Great haiku!
- Lori Lipsky on September 13, 2012 at 10:00 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Lauren. I’m so glad you stopped by the patio. I enjoy your poetry.
Resa McConaghy on September 15, 2012 at 5:08 pm said:

You’re in Hawaii?!?!
- Lori Lipsky on September 15, 2012 at 6:47 pm said:
  
  umm…not right now, but I have been. I don’t care for the long, overnight flight from Wisconsin, but loved, loved all the hibiscuses.
  - Resa McConaghy on September 15, 2012 at 8:57 pm said:
    
    Kudos! Great Haiku.
Subhan Zein on October 1, 2012 at 12:10 am said:

Very nice Haiku. Loved it!

Subhan Zein
Jody on November 6, 2012 at 11:33 am said:

A wonderful Haiku and beautiful hibiscus! They bring back such memories. ~~~~~
- Lori Lipsky on November 6, 2012 at 4:51 pm said:
  
  I’m glad it reminds you of good times.

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