A Kiss of Sunset

Day gives in to night
Crimson hues paint the sky
A kiss from Heaven

Shannon Deane
For P.D.'s 'Sunset Haiku' contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Wesley Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 8:00 PM
A poem that wraps its arms around you!
Anish Avatar
November 18, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Sweet! Where are you watching these beautiful sunsets? Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Rhinem Avatar
November 17, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Akisssfromsoftbeautifullipsss
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November 16, 2011 at 1:58 PM
Nice use of imagery. Interesting perspective. Best wishes in the contest. Karen
K. Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 5:18 PM
Wonderful end line for this smile-inducing haiku, Shannon :) I really liked how you described the sunset here :) and thank you again for dropping by my blog :)
Song Avatar
November 13, 2011 at 11:40 PM
It's a kiss in your haiku...it's a Van Gogh to me..either way, Shannon, it's brilliant. Kisses from heaven from our heavenly father do sound amazing. Enjoyed. Gwendolen
Seraphin Avatar
November 13, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Caravan Kissess ************************************************************************* Precious is the blood that weeps and sometimes spills amid these needs... ************************************************************************* ...“My Gypsy Luv” * ...“Thank You * My Sweeet Beautiful Luv * `Your Sarah.`” *
Seraphin Avatar
November 12, 2011 at 10:10 PM
* “My Breast Are Ripe * My Neck Is Bare * Still, Waiting For Your Beauties Bite * MmM * My Beautiful Luv * Always & Forever * Sarah.” *
Seraphin Avatar
November 11, 2011 at 9:47 AM
* “Anxiously Waiting * `Luv, Sarah.`” *
Castro Avatar
November 11, 2011 at 7:41 AM
nice i like this:!
Seraphin Avatar
November 11, 2011 at 6:38 AM
* “Good Morning My Beautiful You * Just Stopping By to Give Your Sweetness * A Warm Wet Kisss * My Beautiful Love * My Luv to Your Sweet Beauty Always & Forever * `Your Sarah.`” *
Seraphin Avatar
November 10, 2011 at 1:27 PM
... * “SoupMail * `Maiden of My Love.`” *
Johnson Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 7:32 PM
congratulations on the win, sunset colors seen within...
Fraser Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Lovely title Shannon to a wonderfully painted Haiku :)
Seraphin Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 7:59 AM
* Ps. * “Thank You * As Always Shall Be Your Beauty * Beyound The Edge of The World * My Luv, Forevermore * Sarah.” *
Seraphin Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 5:53 AM
* “If Only Your Lovely Beauty Knew * My Dear Sweeet Beautiful * Owww Sooo Very Beautiful * Beautiful Shannon * How That Your Sweeet Beauty Makes My Heart Rush * With Just One Touch * Thank You * For Your Priceless Treasures, Lovely Visit * Joy to The World * My Luv * My Luv * Always & Forever * Sarah.” *
Dietrich Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 12:11 AM
I see congratulations are in order. Way to GO!!
Sweetheart Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 5:32 PM
Congrats Shannon on a superb win luv with this delightful vision in Haiku,.. enjoy with luv..
Devonshire Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Oh, I love the idea of heaven sharing a kiss with Earth. Very nice haiku, Shannon. Congratulations on your win in PD's contest! Love, Carolyn
Fisher Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Many congrats on your winning write Shannon - this is the first time I have read one of your pieces and I look forward to reading many more - rgds Janette
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November 8, 2011 at 7:45 AM
A beautiful picture you have painted with your pen in this winning gem.. luv to you Michael
Brown Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 5:54 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "Sunset Haiku" contest Shannon. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 1:38 AM
Shannon congrats on your win..David
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November 7, 2011 at 9:59 PM
SHANNON~;-) CONGRATULATIONS, thank you for supporting my SUNSET contest* this contest was awesome* I had to try a few HAIKUS of my own. Have a wonderful week, GOD BLESS,..p.d.
Seraphin Avatar
November 7, 2011 at 12:59 PM
* “SoupMail * My Beautiful Queen * My Luv * Always, `Your Sarah.`” *
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