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Alban Arthan

Celtic Priest stands tall
Village folk wide eyed in hope
Sun will hear his call


Inspired by the Winter Solstice Haiku Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Seashell Island

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Mc Mc

Date: 12/31/2008 2:39:00 AM

can just picture it- haiku gem, Nigel-thanks!!all the best!

Constance La France

Date: 12/24/2008 4:02:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in the Winter Solstice contest.. and thanks for your comment on my win with my poem Gliding.. Constance

Michael Jordan

Date: 12/23/2008 8:30:00 PM

Nigel - Congratulations on placing in the contest, Merry Christmas & God Bless, MJ

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 12/23/2008 2:47:00 AM

Congrats on this excellent, poigniant, and holy poem, perfect for the solstice. :) Well done, love, Kristin

Brian Strand

Date: 12/23/2008 1:51:00 AM

Congrats on your success in SI's solstice contest Nigel.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments on my postings

John Heck

Date: 12/22/2008 11:21:00 PM

Dear Nigel - Congratulations on your WIN in Island's contest! Peace always, John

Sharon Winter

Date: 12/22/2008 6:58:00 PM

Awesome job Nigel and warmest congrats on your win in the Winter Solstice contest! Well done! Love, Shar

Carrie Richards

Date: 12/22/2008 5:57:00 PM

Wonderful entry in the contest...and so well deserved to be among the winners!! Great job, Nigel . Happy Holidays! Love, Carrie

Date: 12/20/2008 10:50:00 AM

Interesting use of this short form. Good luck in the contest. Thank you for selecting my poem as one of the winners in your contest. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Karen

John Heck

Date: 12/9/2008 9:27:00 AM

An awesome and unique haiku! Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy & Blessed Holiday season . Peace always, John

Sean Kelly

Date: 11/27/2008 7:45:00 AM

Newgrange , 21st Dec . the call will be answered .... These people did it more than 5000 years ago , and today I am unable to fill a few pot-holes on our road , by the Council .... Great piece , Nigel ....

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 11/27/2008 3:27:00 AM

P.S-I'm so glad your PS prayer was answered. lol love, K

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 11/27/2008 3:26:00 AM

Awesome. The celts have always held a special lure for me, perfect hiaku, love Kristin

Derrick Burton

Date: 11/27/2008 1:38:00 AM

deep poem and feels familar its like mass out side while the priest and the people are waiting for a maricle. great peom.