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A Summer Haiku x 2 - Nature Themed Poetry Contest

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 10/16/2023 5:57:00 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

Date: 8/28/2023 11:12:00 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/14/2023 11:15:00 AM

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

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/14/2023 6:23:00 AM

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

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/12/2023 6:07:00 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

Date: 7/12/2023 11:26:00 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

Date: 7/12/2023 11:01:00 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

Date: 7/12/2023 9:31:00 AM

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

Tania Kitchin

Date: 7/12/2023 5:12:00 AM

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

Brian Sambourne

Date: 7/2/2023 5:59:00 AM

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

Gary Radice

Date: 7/1/2023 12:03:00 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

Date: 6/30/2023 12:53:00 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

Date: 6/30/2023 10:09:00 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

Date: 6/28/2023 8:35:00 PM

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

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/28/2023 5:35:00 PM

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

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/28/2023 1:39:00 PM

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

Jan Allison
Date: 6/28/2023 4:01:00 PM

thanks Ilene xx

Arlo Parker

Date: 6/28/2023 11:59:00 AM

Scorching sun not a friend; bumbershoots to the rescue! Vivid scenes, JA.

Arlo Parker
Date: 6/28/2023 2:24:00 PM

Umbrellas!!!!! Original sun block...

Jan Allison
Date: 6/28/2023 1:01:00 PM

thanks Arlo, not a clue what bumbershoots are lol:-) hugs jan xx

Michael Tor

Date: 6/28/2023 11:22:00 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
Date: 6/28/2023 1:01:00 PM

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

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/28/2023 10:32:00 AM

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

Jan Allison
Date: 6/28/2023 1:00:00 PM

thanks Kim xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/28/2023 10:20:00 AM

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

Jan Allison
Date: 6/28/2023 1:00:00 PM

thanks Anne- Lise:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/28/2023 8:43:00 AM

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

Jan Allison
Date: 6/28/2023 8:44:00 AM

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

Lin Lane

Date: 6/28/2023 8:26:00 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
Date: 6/28/2023 9:20:00 AM

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

Jan Allison
Date: 6/28/2023 8:45:00 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

Quoth Theraven

Date: 6/28/2023 8:07:00 AM

Jan, I like the low tides on this poem's beach. . -Richard

Jan Allison
Date: 6/28/2023 8:08:00 AM

Thanks Richard, i live 5 mins walk from a glorious golden beach but I am not a huge fan of sunbathing or sand lol:-) hugs Jan xx