A Swimmer

thunder and lightning as rain lashes the ocean - - a swimmer turns back for Heather’s Ocean-ku contest

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Joe Maverick

Date: 7/28/2013 1:16:00 PM

Well described and worded write Jack, and well done on the win..'

Audrey Haick

Date: 6/9/2013 9:54:00 PM

I missed this, Jack...frightening! Congratulations on a well deserved win! x Annalise

Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 5/29/2013 7:05:00 PM

This is like Florida, lol, so scary, enjoyed it, Jack!

Kathryn Collins

Date: 5/5/2013 7:33:00 AM

So vivid. and scary.

Tahera Mannan

Date: 4/25/2013 10:48:00 PM

Many congrats for this awesome ku and win.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/24/2013 8:02:00 PM

Jack, a nice winning Ku' poem... Congratulations in Heather's lovely haiku contest. xox~ Linda

Olusegun Arowolo

Date: 4/24/2013 9:09:00 AM

Congrats on your wonderful win,Jack...Nice going...

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 4/24/2013 5:21:00 AM

many congratulations Jack xx

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 4/23/2013 4:43:00 PM

Congrats on your win . love phyl

Donna Jones

Date: 4/23/2013 1:06:00 PM

This is so different... congratulations

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 4/21/2013 1:46:00 PM

I hope he/she makes it back! yikes! If I were them I'd be seriously worried! I think you captured the danger here quite well... best wishes in the contest!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/12/2013 7:21:00 PM

another outstanding one, gosh, you are amazing today, my friend.

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/12/2013 3:27:00 PM

interesting and a delight to read...

Russell Sivey

Date: 4/11/2013 5:11:00 PM

I would turn back too if there was lightning out in the ocean, even if the salt keeps the electric current down from a lightning strike! This is a tremendous Haiku my friend, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it this evening! What a brilliant poem, Great Work!!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/11/2013 4:53:00 PM

Winning material for sure..Very descriptive, creative, and unique..Thanks for the visits by my work..Sara

Audrey Haick

Date: 4/11/2013 3:28:00 PM

Reminds me of one of my fav. movies, Jack...Storm of the Century w/George Clooney.Best wishes for Heather's contest! Always, Annalise

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/11/2013 2:51:00 PM

ha! very vivid!