Magnolia figo
snug banana buds
port-stained petals
Written for the Australian Haiku Society’s ‘spring flowers’ competition.
Words and photo by Catherin J Pascal Dunk 2026
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Very lovely haiku 👍 I love the spring flowers.
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Thanks Aptivi! Why not write a haiku today?
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You’re welcome, Catherin! I’ll write a haiku tomorrow. However, I’ve written a limerick today.
https://aptivisjoyfulcorner.wordpress.com/2026/08/27/three-things-challenge-august-27th-2026-mm529-the-snooper/
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Thank you for sharing this! I liked it!
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It’s my pleasure! And I really appreciate your constructive feedback so much ☺️
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Phew, that’s lucky. I sometimes say too much!
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That’s no problem 👍☺️
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thank you
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My pleasure! ☺️
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I sound like an ad for haiku LOL
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The results have just been announced for the haiku comp:
https://australianhaikusociety.org/2026/08/28/results-of-the-spring-flowers-contest-24-august-2026/
Some great stuff there!
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