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sudden storm at sea ship’s compass spinning around – waves thrashing my boat welcome beacon guides to shore as if to heaven – lighthouse shows the way by Carolyn Devonshire (based on true experience) *Entry for Russell’s “In the Light of Haiku” contest

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Date: 9/12/2011 6:33:00 PM
LNC, this rocks..especially the second haiku...congrats my dear. BG
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Date: 9/12/2011 5:15:00 PM
One thing Michigan has is lighthouses, many of them. Here's hoping that wonderful light will shine on you in your troubled days. Love, daver
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Date: 9/12/2011 3:49:00 PM
hey Carolyn congrats on your win, sounds a scary moment, check out my strength and hope.. David
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Date: 9/12/2011 3:30:00 PM
Congratulations on your 2nd Place win in Russell's "In the Light of Haiku"contest Carolyn. Love,Carol
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Date: 9/12/2011 3:03:00 PM
Congrats on your 2nd place win in my contest "In the Light of Haiku"!!
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Date: 9/10/2011 10:36:00 PM
I like the little story you created, Carolyn. Nice one!
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Date: 9/10/2011 10:09:00 AM
A perfect Haiku! My favorite line"..."ships compass spinning around-" I love the suggestion...beacon-to-heaven. Very well done my friend. CR
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Date: 9/10/2011 9:42:00 AM
thought-provoking and well-said
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Date: 9/9/2011 6:47:00 PM
I can believe that. You are quite the seafarer, Carolyn. I just got on your blog for the heck of it a coupe days ago and saw your happy face knuckling on to those big fish! Cool! Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 9/9/2011 4:45:00 PM
REMARKABLE WRITE!!!!! GOOD lUCK IN THE CONTEST!!!!!!!!===LORI
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Date: 9/9/2011 4:08:00 PM
Enjoyed this beautiful haiku very much Carolyn...best wishes for the contest.
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