Alban Arthan

Celtic Priest stands tall
Village folk wide eyed in hope
Sun will hear his call


Inspired by the Winter Solstice Haiku Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Seashell Island
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Mc Avatar
December 31, 2008 at 2:39 AM
can just picture it- haiku gem, Nigel-thanks!!all the best!
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December 24, 2008 at 4:02 AM
Congratulations on your win in the Winter Solstice contest.. and thanks for your comment on my win with my poem Gliding.. Constance
Jordan Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Nigel - Congratulations on placing in the contest, Merry Christmas & God Bless, MJ
Reynolds Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 2:47 AM
Congrats on this excellent, poigniant, and holy poem, perfect for the solstice. :) Well done, love, Kristin
Strand Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 1:51 AM
Congrats on your success in SI's solstice contest Nigel.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments on my postings
Heck Avatar
December 22, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Dear Nigel - Congratulations on your WIN in Island's contest! Peace always, John
Winter Avatar
December 22, 2008 at 6:58 PM
Awesome job Nigel and warmest congrats on your win in the Winter Solstice contest! Well done! Love, Shar
Richards Avatar
December 22, 2008 at 5:57 PM
Wonderful entry in the contest...and so well deserved to be among the winners!! Great job, Nigel . Happy Holidays! Love, Carrie
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December 20, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Interesting use of this short form. Good luck in the contest. Thank you for selecting my poem as one of the winners in your contest. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Karen
Heck Avatar
December 9, 2008 at 9:27 AM
An awesome and unique haiku! Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy & Blessed Holiday season . Peace always, John
Kelly Avatar
November 27, 2008 at 7:45 AM
Newgrange , 21st Dec . the call will be answered .... These people did it more than 5000 years ago , and today I am unable to fill a few pot-holes on our road , by the Council .... Great piece , Nigel ....
Reynolds Avatar
November 27, 2008 at 3:27 AM
P.S-I'm so glad your PS prayer was answered. lol love, K
Reynolds Avatar
November 27, 2008 at 3:26 AM
Awesome. The celts have always held a special lure for me, perfect hiaku, love Kristin
Burton Avatar
November 27, 2008 at 1:38 AM
deep poem and feels familar its like mass out side while the priest and the people are waiting for a maricle. great peom.
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