The Desert Rose of the Southwest has a first cousin in the Northwest. On the planes of Alberta, Canada the Wild Rose grows abundantly. In fact, in the 1930s it was chosen as the provincial flower. Alberta is now known as Wild Rose Country. It is amazing how they thrive and bloom in such a dry and hostile environment. Frank Tassone, asked us to write a Haikai poem that eludes to the Desert Rose.
Desert Rose blooming
Freely on desert and plains
Reminds us to bloom
Wherever we are planted
Beauty thrives in harsh places
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Desert Rose from Frank Tassone Haikai prompt. (mamavacado)
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Lovely. Flower and haiku!
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Thank you so much! They are really beautiful!
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Beautiful words x
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Thank you very much!
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#Haiku Happenings #1 (7/13/19): Dwight’s latest #tankaprose for my current #haikai challenge!
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Harsh places need that beauty!
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Yes and every now and then the rains come and everything blooms!
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I love the wild rose (I even have a tattoo of one!) and rosehips are delicious and full of so much vitamin C.
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How nice! they are such a great symbol of resilience and strength! Just like you!!
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hehehe! Thanks!
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love the last line Dwight
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Thanks you so much Gina!
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This is a lovely Tanka Dwight!
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Thank you Linda! I appreciate your kind affirmation!
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I love your poem! Its amazing! ❤
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Thank you Carol Anne. You have made me aware that I need to use my words as well as my photos to communicate!
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