---A Lonely Tower

a lonely tower
on a rocky outcropping
gold light pierces fog

sailors raise a mug
aboard the once doomed ship
all mainsails unfurl


Contest: In the Light of haiku
Poet: D. Guzzi
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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September 10, 2011 at 1:57 PM
Very nice Debbie..enjoyed your haiku.Best wishes....
M V Avatar
September 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Beautifully penned on the light house,Debbie.Nice picture you have painted.Luv.Fabiyas
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September 9, 2011 at 11:10 PM
awesome, Debs. Closest to real haiku that I have probably seen for this contest.
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September 10, 2011 at 8:21 AM
thanks Andie I try BUt I'm afraid the second one at least has judgement in it...the injection of the poets judgement is not done in haiku
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