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Red Ball - Haiku

Red Ball – Haiku Giant object, round Red, drifts on the lake closer Reach ball, touch, slip, drown

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Casarah Nance

Date: 10/24/2014 2:20:00 PM

Well thats not very happy. how tempting to reach for that red ball, this could be a metaphor for something else...anyway you meant it, it hold lots of meaning.

Earl Schumacker
Date: 10/24/2014 2:50:00 PM

Hi Casarah, Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. All actions have consequences. With haiku you try to tell a big story with a few words. Who wouldn't be temped by a big red ball floating on the water?....You just have to watch your step. (The poor person never had swimming lessons.) Have a great week end. Take care. Earl

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/24/2014 2:10:00 PM

- Well done,Earl ! - Happy weekend! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Earl Schumacker
Date: 10/24/2014 2:58:00 PM

Hi Anne Lise. I'm glad you liked it. The lure of a big red ball and no swimming lessons is a recipe for disaster. Thank you for commenting. Have a great week end yourself. Take care. Earl