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About This Poem

death's breath is warm

death’s  breath is warm
a welcome reprieve in the
winter of life


Sponsor:	Charles Henderson
Contest Name:	HAIKU 101 FOR NEWBIES TO HAIKU AND/OR POETRY SOUP CONTESTS

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    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 12/3/2012 6:04:00 AM
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    Congratulations on your super win in Charles' "Haiku" contest Su. I am sorry this is a very late comment. Love, Carol
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 11/25/2012 12:45:00 AM
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    wow, another one that I love on this winners list!!!
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    Sara Kendrick
    Date: 11/24/2012 6:13:00 PM
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    Creative and expressive Haiku..Congrats ...Sara
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    Debbie Guzzi
    Date: 11/24/2012 6:08:00 PM
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    Very imaginative! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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    Vicky Tsiluma
    Date: 11/24/2012 7:33:00 AM
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    Strong words these - rest is welcome in a sea of turbulence. Congrats on your win!
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    Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
    Date: 11/24/2012 5:33:00 AM
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    Wow, Big congratulations on your win, this is super,hugs xx
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    Seren Roberts
    Date: 11/23/2012 11:32:00 PM
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    Wow thats thoughtful Well done ....Seren
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    Leonora Galinta
    Date: 11/23/2012 11:30:00 PM
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    My hearty congratulations on your win my dear friend! love always, Leonora
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    Ellie Daphne
    Date: 11/23/2012 1:33:00 PM
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    May I congratulate with your win. Ellie Daphne
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    Leonora Galinta
    Date: 11/17/2012 7:17:00 AM
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    This is excellent haiku my friend! I love it! Good luck and best wishes! love/hugs, Leonora
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    Catie Lindsey
    Date: 11/12/2012 4:05:00 AM
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    Su, I cannot tell you how much this little poem means to me at this time. My father is dying. Yes, I need to remember he has had a hard life, and perhaps as you say, death will be a 'welcome reprieve." love and hugs, Catie :) I am fav'ing this one! Thanks!


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