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A Summer Haiku x 2 - Nature Themed Poetry Contest

Beach

summer sun scorches
parasols sprout like mushrooms
sun cream scent on breeze

kids go rockpooling
then collect pretty sea shells
ice cream cornets drip

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Marikate Kingston

October 16, 2023 at 5:57 PM

I used to live near the ocean in Connecticut. Your poem brought me right back there . I miss it so much. It describes everything the beach was there. My favorite line reads, "Parasols sprout like mushrooms" Perfect! What a great comparison. Your poetry is so much fun to read.

Abdullah Alhemaidy

August 28, 2023 at 11:12 PM

Very nice! The last line is great, showing summer time. Big hugs.

Andrea Dietrich

July 14, 2023 at 11:15 AM

i really enjoyed the creativity of yours, Jan. BIG congrats

Kim Rodrigues

July 14, 2023 at 6:23 AM

It was always a winner to me! Lovely imagery! Congratulations, Jan!

Kim Merryman

July 12, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Jan, I could easily picture this beach scene as well as smell the sun screen! Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M

Paula Goldsmith

July 12, 2023 at 11:26 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed your "Beach" write/picture. Wish I was on your pretty beach. Have a blessed day writing away...................

Sam Kauffman

July 12, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Jan, your creative side is definitely not on holiday with this delightful, image rich - "umbrellas like mushrooms," "coronet" shaped ice cream" - haiku string! So glad to see this in the group of first place winners. Congratulations! Way to go my friend! Blessings and hugs!

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 12, 2023 at 9:31 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Jan :) - hugs

Tania Kitchin

July 12, 2023 at 5:12 AM

Jan, congratulations on your first place win, love the sweet summer beach imagery! Hugs

Brian Sambourne

July 2, 2023 at 5:59 AM

Ice cream dripping through a cornet - great image. So relatable. Superb summer Haiku's. Best wishes, Brian

Gary Radice

July 1, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Just some of the images that flashed through my mind when I wrote my seaside poem Jan! You've captured the heart and soul of summer on the beach. I remember ice cream dripping down to my wrist from the cornet in the heat of those long hot summers of yore. Ok..I was 32 at the time.. :) :) Cheers - Gary

Jennifer Proxenos

June 30, 2023 at 12:53 PM

So true of a family summer holiday, and awesome contest entry. Great Haiku Jan and good luck in the contest. Blessings Jennifer.

Lisa Ricci

June 30, 2023 at 10:09 AM

Hello Jan. This is entry is in perfect form not to mention voice and tone. Truly. I love the theme as you leave us readers with much imagery. I wish I lived on the beach along golden sands and rolling tides. Have a wonderful weekend. I hope all is well. Blessings always (smile)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

June 28, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Summer fun is captured wonderfully in the lively images of this fine haiku, Jan. Good luck in the contest. :)

Gershon Wolf

June 28, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Drip-licious, Jan! Happy Summer. ~ BB (Beach Bum)

Ilene Bauer

June 28, 2023 at 1:39 PM

you've conjured up the beach perfectly, jan! good luck in the contest...

Jan Allison

June 28, 2023 at 4:01 PM

thanks Ilene xx

Michael Tor

June 28, 2023 at 11:22 AM

Wonderful imagery you have created Jan, it reminds me when I was a boy by the ocean looking for tropical fish in the crevices. Thanks for bringing me there again. A favorite for me...

Jan Allison

June 28, 2023 at 1:01 PM

thanks so much Michael, I do appreciate your continued support xx

Kim Rodrigues

June 28, 2023 at 10:32 AM

A special haiku! I enjoyed it very much, Jan!

Jan Allison

June 28, 2023 at 1:00 PM

thanks Kim xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

June 28, 2023 at 10:20 AM

- Great ... smell and taste of summer, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest - hugs

Jan Allison

June 28, 2023 at 1:00 PM

thanks Anne- Lise:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

June 28, 2023 at 8:43 AM

Two charming haikus, Jan. I dare not go in the sun. xx

Jan Allison

June 28, 2023 at 8:44 AM

I'm not a sun worshiper for sure Victor, thanks for your comment:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane

June 28, 2023 at 8:26 AM

I love walking on the beach, collecting shells and sea glass, the sound of the surf. However, like you, no sunbathing and gritty sand. Great Haiku for Tania, Jan.

Lin Lane

June 28, 2023 at 9:20 AM

That was a perfect use of sea glass for an engagement ring.

Jan Allison

June 28, 2023 at 8:45 AM

I've seen some wonderful sea glass jewellery Lin in fact a friend's daughter had her engagement ring made with silver and glass they had found - she and her partner spend months away at sea and sail to exotic locations! hugs Jan xx