A Minute Silent

a minute silent . . .
the cackling of a child
in the hall


the cow feeds 
on grass sprout . . .
goats bleat
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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December 25, 2011 at 11:06 PM
Joseph,, great haiku, thank you for sharing.. May the magic of writing fill your days here on the soup. May all your dreams come true this holiday season. I hope you are enjoying the blessings that Christmas brings.. filling our hearts with hope and joy, just take care of yourself... once again enjoyed your poem,,always,..p.d.
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November 28, 2011 at 8:22 PM
Yes, Joseph,, congrats on your win..Enjoyed;-) thank you for sharing your wonderful poem. Have yourself a good night,.. always,..p.d.
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November 28, 2011 at 3:29 PM
congrad's on these charming haiku bringing me back to my youth and the farm! Light & Love Ma Deb
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November 28, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Congratulations on your win in Charles' "Short Short Haiku" contest Joseph. Love, Carol
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November 26, 2011 at 4:08 PM
I see this was a winner....there is much to be said about someone who truly masters this form, Joseph. It takes much patience...like creating a bonsai. Congrats to you. Thanks for taking time from your life to sit and read my poetry. It means a lot. All the best, Gwendolen.
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November 26, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Joseph congrats on your great win..David
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November 26, 2011 at 11:15 AM
I could so imagine that first haiku, Joseph! You captured that moment well :D Super congrats on your win! :D
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November 26, 2011 at 8:08 AM
Love it Joseph!This is very nice.Congrats on your win.
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November 25, 2011 at 11:42 PM
REALLY nice, Joseph. I could just hear that silly kid cackling in the silent hall!! Congrats on your win.
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November 25, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Congrats on your win, Joseph! Kim
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November 18, 2011 at 6:15 PM
Yes, you certainly did use sensory perception in a cool way here, Joey. The haiku form is leaving me more and more mystefied, but I think are giving Charles exactly what is required for his contest. Well done! Love, Carolyn
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November 18, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Enjoyed reading your Haiku...Very creative work...Thanks for stopping by..I haven't heard from you in awhile..Sara
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November 18, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Excellent write Joseph.Best wishes.
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November 18, 2011 at 10:09 AM
John, thanks. These haiku were written based on Charles Henderson's requirement. I used sensory perception of sound in the poem. Thanks
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November 18, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Smile ~ Yesss, & bats tumble from the skies. ~ John!:) ~
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