Before Night Falls

against sapphire sky
smatterings of black wings soar. . . 
shattering twilight
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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A  Avatar
May 16, 2015 at 12:43 PM
the color is deep
Guzzi Avatar
March 22, 2012 at 6:08 PM
Go Andie GO! Congrad's Light & Love
Kendrick Avatar
March 20, 2012 at 1:45 PM
Great last line..Congrats on your win..I could just hear and feel those birds...Sara
Prabhu Avatar
March 20, 2012 at 8:41 AM
congrats on the placement in the contest, Andrea.................~sashi
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March 19, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Congrats to you, Andrea! I picture a sky full of bats. Great imagery. Blessings, Rhonda
Brown Avatar
March 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Brian's "Ten For" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
M V Avatar
March 19, 2012 at 10:27 AM
This is really fantastic,Andrea.Congratulations!
Burch Avatar
March 19, 2012 at 3:26 AM
CONGRATULATIONS, Andrea!!! :) on your win in Brian's Contest!! Well Done my friend! What a picture of deep colours you've presented. The mind's eye can see it! ...Big Hugggss~Deb~
Song Avatar
March 19, 2012 at 2:59 AM
This is an image that only God could create..absolute perfection in its beauty, Andrea! Glad it placed. Love, Gwendolen
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February 5, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Another wonderful write from you!--KASH
Kendrick Avatar
October 28, 2010 at 4:10 AM
Very descriptive and expressive..I see from the comments that you won..Seems like I remember this one but I see that I didn't comment..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..I appreciate you taking the time to do that..I enjoy watching the swans come head to head and make the heart...I just thought about what if a Swan and a Goose got a little confused..Weird huh..Sara
A   Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 9:21 AM
sounds like a very dreamy entry did you win. Andrea well done on the Haiku, nicely done,..p.d
Winter Avatar
May 6, 2010 at 7:51 AM
wow! seriously fabulous haiku. I do not know the image that was used but the one created in my mind's eye is amazing! I had to write you as I LMAO at your comment on my 'desert' poem! thanks for the comment and the smile that still lingers : )) xoxo
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April 20, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Andrea...If I had to pick a favorite line it would be the last one...Whew! (The first and second ain't too shabby either!) Awesome alliteration too... Not surprised it's a winner! - Tim
Anderson Avatar
April 14, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Hey Andrea, Congratulations on your win in the contest! Enjoy! ....Jimmy
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April 11, 2010 at 4:30 PM
Congratulations on your deserving poetry's win Andrea. Awesome job on entry. Agape, Moses
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April 11, 2010 at 5:54 AM
Three marvellous lines in your Haiku Andrea, congratulations on your win in Raul's fine contest >> James
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April 9, 2010 at 6:50 PM
I really like this one. I particularly like the last line. Congratulations on your win.
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April 9, 2010 at 6:18 PM
Do you have a copy of this picture Andie? I would love to see it. Your haiku is very descriptive and I will bet it was a beautiful picture. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Love, Connie
A  Avatar
April 9, 2010 at 4:12 PM
AHH I CAN VISUALIZE THIS... GOOD HAIKU WRITE
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April 9, 2010 at 2:34 PM
Congrats Andrea on your winning poem and placement in Raul's contest.. wonderful write and win for u so enjoy my friend..luv.. Linda-Marie..
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April 9, 2010 at 11:25 AM
really like the contrast you put in here, Andrea, you sure are getting the hang of haiku :)! congrats on your win with this one :)
Moreno Avatar
April 9, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your placement in my contest...Raul
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April 8, 2010 at 7:11 PM
ohh, sounds dark & cool.my recent poem is not for the contest.im posting the once for it tonight.im just editing it,it's called night boy.i like how you used black wings to portray the night -Always&Forever Lynette
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April 8, 2010 at 2:38 PM
This Haiku...I love it..I love the twilight and that sapphire sky..awesome..you described the wings of those birds so well...lovely..Charma
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