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Moon Motet

Moon faces Keeper, How long must you leave me here, forlorn in earth's sea? for Haiku contest

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/29/2010 7:33:00 PM

This paints quite an image of the moon's forlorness, Robert, something I like to write about too from time to time. I really enjoyed this one. Luv, Andrea ps. I told connie about you. She is on this site now too and I hope you will read her poems, connie marcum wong!

Mary Meade Stephenson

Date: 1/4/2010 5:41:00 PM

Congrats Robert!! Great vivid imagery captured...I can see it in my mind! Wonderful haiku! Thanks so much for sharing and for always taking the time to read my writes. Many thanks too for your kind comments and words of encouragement. All is truly appreciated! have a blessed evening~Mary p.s. you have soup mail

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 12/19/2009 2:39:00 AM

Congratulations Robert, on your success in Raul’s Reflections contest. You are a winner "everywhere"! Keep up the great work. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Michelle Richter

Date: 12/14/2009 6:50:00 PM

I like this alot I love haiku and the moon nice!!

Anthony Nutter

Date: 12/11/2009 2:46:00 AM

Nice haiku congratulations on having in featured on the hot list.

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 12/9/2009 7:10:00 PM

Wow what a unique strong Haiku! Laura :)

Susan Mills

Date: 12/8/2009 1:23:00 AM

cream of the crop good! And thanks! Susan J. Mills

Audrey Haick

Date: 12/7/2009 5:20:00 AM

A lovely Haiku! Great imagery! Congratulations on your win in Raul's "Reflections" Contest! Peace and love, Audrey

Elaine George

Date: 12/3/2009 2:15:00 PM

BEAUTIFUL,Robert. Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest. Love, Lainie

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 12/2/2009 7:38:00 PM

I really liked how you approached your haiku in question form, very unique and it did make me wonder as well--how long, indeed? Congratulations on your win, Robert :) & thanks for the wonderful greetings on my haiku :) Enjoy your day!

Audrey Haick

Date: 12/2/2009 1:50:00 PM

Congratulations, Robert! This is exactly what the picture depicted! Peace and love, Audrey

Juliane Thomas

Date: 12/2/2009 1:49:00 PM

I love this interesting take on Raul's photo. Congratulations on your win, and thank you so much for your kind comments! ~Juliane

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 12/2/2009 12:00:00 PM

This is so different. congrats on your win in the contest. Well done. BG

Date: 12/2/2009 9:57:00 AM

Robert, I just wanted to drop by and add congratulations on your win in Raul's contest to my other comment. Enjoy your honor. Keep on writing! Karen

Brian Strand

Date: 12/2/2009 7:53:00 AM

Congrats on your success in Raul's contest Robert.Rgds Brian

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/2/2009 5:07:00 AM

Congrats, Robert, on your winning poem in Raul's contest.. well deserved win.. blessings... luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetie"

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/2/2009 3:22:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Robert. Love, Carol

Raul Moreno

Date: 12/2/2009 2:48:00 AM

Robert, congratulations on your success in my contest...Raul

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 12/1/2009 5:22:00 PM

Dear Robert, I'm glad YOU finally decided to try a Haiku and a Superb Haiku it is Good Luck in Raul's Contest I see winner in YOUR future YOUR POETIC Friend...HG

Date: 12/1/2009 4:18:00 PM

Interesting perspective on the topic. Nice use of personification. Good luck in the contest. Best wishes with your writing. Karen

Richard Pickett

Date: 12/1/2009 3:52:00 AM

I can see the reflection now, Good job....RdP

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/30/2009 3:50:00 PM

Robert.. what a beautiful entry and haiku for the contest.. just beautiful emotion from the moon.. wonderful parlay of words moon to God... luv it .. favorite tonight... thankxxx for your warm and always inspiring comments on my poetry... blessings.... luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetie"

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 11/29/2009 6:28:00 PM

enjoyed reading today, good luck in the contest.

Colleen Bono

Date: 11/29/2009 4:03:00 PM

You have soup mail.

Donna Golden

Date: 11/29/2009 12:52:00 PM

Lovely haiku, Robert. Best of luck in the contest! Hugs, Donna