Cherry Blossom Festival haiku
Editor's haiku:
A hundred emails I read.
Enjoy them, I did.
-- The Editor
Record submissions
Again received from readers.
Sadly, some got cut.
-- The Editor
A city in pink
Cherry blossoms everywhere
Macon at its best
-- Laurie Ennis
Fickling found a tree
Mrs. Crayton dreamed of more
Macon celebrates!
-- Jonathan Ashurst
Cherry blossoms bloom
It's party time in Macon
Enjoy the beauty
-- Jack Blair
Pink dancing blossoms
Swaying, twirling in the wind
God's perfect wonders
-- Kathy Blanchard
Cherry blossoms bloom
Purity, softness and love
Watercolor world
-- Carol Pillow
Beautiful blossoms
All people gather to see
This festivity
-- Barbara Scott
Festival of trees,
Once the cherry blossoms bloom.
A sight of wonder.
-- Termaine Bryant
Cherry blossom time!
Pink foods and beautiful plants.
What an aroma!
-- Nicholus Jackson
My mind drifts away
Cherry blossom memories
Linger in the air.
-- Tim Gerard
Macon is so bright
Full of pink celebration
Let it all commence!
-- Michelle Allen
People come and go
Just like cherry blossoms do.
Learn how to let go.
-- David Cyril David
Celebrate Macon
Culture, music, progress, pride
Ground so pink, embrace
-- Phillip Hebert
Carolyn Crayton
Has been our cherry matron
Many thanks to her
-- Andre Cates
God's awesome springtime
Making Macon beautiful!
Oh, how great Thou art
-- Cindy Hilliard
Springtime allergy
Cherry blossom poetry
Makes me say, "Haiku!"
-- Betty Jean Jordan
The beauty of spring
Cherry blossoms in full bloom
Come and join the fun.
-- Barbara Scott
"Pretty in Pink" line
Not enough to be just fine
"Perfect Pink" - divine!
-- Cathy Hickman
Timing of blossoms
Impossible to predict
Makes planning crazy
-- Susan Maddox
The beauty of spring
Brings a renewed sense of hope
As pink blooms appear
-- Beverly Owens
Cherry blossoms bloom
Beauty, friendship, love renew
Spring hope into all.
-- Gail Cronan
A spring breeze blows through
With pink petals like snowflakes
Springtime winter storm
-- Kay Newberry
Delicate petals
Falling as fairy kisses...
Pucker up, baby!
-- Liz McCarthy
Food fairs free to eat
People are happy to save
Faces bloom with smiles
-- Chunmei Lo
New flowers we see
Visitors like cherry pink
Celebrating life
-- Ashley Dover
Blossoms like fresh snow
Bring locals and guests to life
Cherry blossom bliss
-- Julie Dickson
Floating pink blossoms
Lifted by the same breeze as
Balloons drifting up
-- Cheryl B. Jones
It has been so warm
Cherry blossoms might not bloom
Hope to see them soon
-- Monty Hill
Cherry blossom time
Love beautiful pink flowers
Thanks Mister Fickling
-- Stacie Hill
Cherry blossoms rock
The festival is awesome
I love funnel cake
-- Shannon Hill
Pink and white petals
Floating gently in the breeze
Cherry blossom time.
-- Frances Smith
Cherry blossom trees
In pink they're so very nice
Lovely as can be
-- Nicollette Johnson
Petalfalls of pink
Cascading to verdant soil
Spring's joy and beauty
-- Carlene Jennings
Five petals of pink
Join together in thousands
Like a welcome sign
-- Jackie Mann
Blooming buds of change,
Blush hues of inspiration,
Pink petals of grace.
-- Kaylor Mondaizie
Queen vitality
In the pink of condition
Cherry blossoms crown
-- Maya Beverly
Peaceful flowers bloom
Springtime is here in Macon
Blooming here and there
-- Matthew Collin Blackwell
At last, spring arrives
Pink clouds float off in the air
Plain yet elegant.
-- Aaron Yates
Cherry blossom fun
Pink flowers everywhere here
Pollen in the air
-- Cecelia Venditto
Cherry Blossom Fest
Much fun, food, family, friends
Springtime in Macon
-- Sophie Leicht
Derived from Japan
The leaves and this poem both
Simple yet joyous
-- Joshua Castro
Pink cherry blossoms,
Falling from the trees slowly.
Spring has arrived here.
-- Madelyn Harvin
Beautiful blossoms
Drifting through the fresh, spring wind
Light pink ev'rywhere
-- Madison Judd
It's that time of year
Lots of fun and games return
Blossoms bloom again
-- Keondra' Young
Children laugh and dance
As pink petals fill the air
It's time to party
-- Keely Testa
Cherry blossoms stink
At first, but that goes away
Then they smell okay
-- David Zaborowski
OK, I get it
I understand what you mean
Cherry blossoms rule
-- Andy Bedingfield
Cherry blossoms here
Food, parade and festivals
Step right up and join
-- Brandon Pope
Cherry blossom time
Breathe in the celebration!
Never disappoints
-- Tony Kemp
Resplendent beauty
Of Macon's cherry blossoms
A gift for us all
-- Sandra P. Ottley
The pretty poodle
Those powering funnel cakes
Please welcome us back
-- Ty'China Smith
I see pink blossoms
Trees dressed in their finery
Sun shining sky blue
-- Pat Vickers
Beautiful blossoms
Pink blooms swaying in the wind
Everywhere to see
-- Jenny Jaffe
Spring is the time for
Mother Nature's fashion show
The pink petal strut
-- Peggy Jerles
The blossoms you see
Will make you see Macon's dream
Which is thirty-four
-- Charles Burney Jr.
Bright and rosy-hued,
Macon always looks its best
Come festival time.
-- Emma Johnston
I like to head out
To get a turkey leg at
The cherry blossom
-- Juwon Mclin
Pink petals giving
Life to a city that is
Filled with broken dreams
-- Kelvin Sanders
A storm of petals
As the wind blows through the trees
Pink and white flurries
-- Jessica Gu
Goodbye harsh winter
Hello to Macon's new spring:
Our pink cherry trees
-- Victoria Brown
No more falling leaves
No more icy wind and snow
Blossoms bloom for all
-- Kaylee Jellum
Big wonderful spring,
Cherry blossoms crown the trees
The beauty begins
-- Carolynn Dromsky
10 days, pink party
Ice cream and carnival rides
Started by one tree
-- Magan Barker
Bling-bling pinky clouds
Welcoming gestures above
Rejuvenation
-- Namyeon Kim
Cherry trees blossom
Blooming trees sway in the wind
It's spring in Macon
-- Jimmy Asbell III
Pancakes and poodles
Cherry ice cream in the park
Macon's all in pink!
-- Melinda Powell
Pollen fills the air
Caught in a pinkish flurry
Flowers fill the sky
-- Zoe Economides
Spring time smells so nice
See cherry blossoms blooming
Pool so nice and cold
-- Luke Taylor
Flowers and sunshine
Birds fly, and have great weather
St. Patrick's Day, Yay!
-- Kelly Grace Perrin
Flower buds blooming
Lose an hour, I am so tired
How fun can spring be?
-- Betsy Cowart
Having fun with friends
Out in the sun all day long
Best friend, Fiona!
-- Gracie Peek
Air so fresh and cool
Play in grass and having fun
Loving friends with me!
-- Marie Tan
Swimming in a pool
Flowers bloom in the bright sky
Smells great, plants grow high!
-- Jackson Rowley
I love spring so much
Honeysuckles are in spring
Best friend Jackson R.!
-- Ace Hatcher
The pool is near us
Spring is near with bees by us
Spring is here and there!
-- Anna Burns Myers
Little pink blossoms
Twirl gracefully to the ground
Like ballerinas
-- Gabrielle Rumph
Such a lovely sight
Pink and white blooms everywhere
The parade is here
-- Kyle Williamson
Your silky petals
Cherry blossoms never fail
They're bright as metal.
-- Larry Barnett
Velvety petals
Soft as a newborn child's skin
Floating like halos
-- Katherine Brady
It's that time of year
Cherry blossoms have arrived
Time for joy and cheer!
-- Katherine Butler
The cherry blossoms
The pink leaves fall gracefully
The weather's secret.
-- Akin Adedokun
Natural beauty
Shown as frolicking petals
In the winds of spring
-- Kevin Taylor
Pink beautiful trees
What a magnificent sight
Sadly once a year
-- Demario Beck
Cherry blossom time
Cool games and scary fun rides
Cherry blossom pride
-- Mariam Williams
Festival is here
The air filled with sounds and smells
Music plays loudly
-- Tytiana Stephens
Girls at the windows
Thoughts of boys in mid-summer
Hoping they'll pass by
-- Shaderica Bass
Sun through the window
Girls soaking up the springtime
Thoughts are far away
-- Jeanne Scurry
Flower buds blooming
Soft pink, delicate petals
Aroused with spring's breath
-- Theresia Jahja
Pretty blue flowers
Pink cherry blossom flowers
Flowers are blooming
-- Knox Nicholls
Growing in the spring
Flowers that's covered in pink
They are so pretty
-- Vy Pham
Pink cherry blossoms
Cherry blossoms are awesome
Springtime is awesome
-- Troy Lucas
Flowers are pretty
Cherry blossoms have pink tips
They are pink flowers
-- Liam Giffin
Very cute poodles
Cherry blossoms all around
And fun for the kids
-- Josh Beall
Springtime is so cool
The pink poodles are so cute
I love the parties
-- Maddie Kayden
I love pink flowers.
Cherry blossoms are blooming
They are so pretty
-- Laura Lillie Sparks
Sprouting all around
Perfect pink petals in spring
Blooming in springtime
-- Ava St. Peter
Pretty pink flowers
Cherry blossoms are blooming
Blooming in the spring
-- McKenna Arnold
Magnificent trees
Dropping hot pink petals down
Onto soft green grass
-- Sara Winters
Cherry blossoms bloom
Pretty petals content me
For it is springtime
-- Sophie Holland
Cherry blossom pink
Pink poodle in the parade
Pink, pink, pretty pink!
-- Bere Leary
Pink poodle walking
To the cherry blossom park
Playing in petals
-- Beatrice Leary
Look! Pink popcorn trees
What a lovely day. Thanks, God!
Pink, pink, I love you!
-- Fiona Leary
Every spring we raise
Worshipful faces in this
Our pink cathedral
-- Peter Leary
This story was originally published March 26, 2016 at 4:05 PM with the headline "Cherry Blossom Festival haiku ."