Bewitching

forest of splendor
the beauty of life is seen
through shimmering light

Written for Raul's contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Nieves Avatar
October 14, 2009 at 8:56 AM
CONGRATS! for your honorable mention in Raul's contest. Splenderous poem.
Augustus Avatar
October 4, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Congratulations on getting a win with this one! I still love your last line!
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October 1, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Michael, I just wanted to stop by and congratulate you on your win in Michael's contest. Another honor for you to enjoy. Keep on writing!! Karen
Brown Avatar
October 1, 2009 at 4:38 AM
Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest Michael. Love, Carol
Strand Avatar
October 1, 2009 at 1:15 AM
Congrats on your success in Raul's contest. You're on a roll.Rgds Brian
Moreno Avatar
October 1, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Michael, congrats on your success in my contest...Raul
Augustus Avatar
September 10, 2009 at 12:41 PM
I think I'm really starting to like the haiku form! Before I landed on this sight I never imagined that I would appreciate this type of poetry. Love your last line!
Knop Avatar
September 9, 2009 at 5:59 AM
Lovely Haiku, Michael and good luck for the contest. Thank you for your comments....Gert
Goff Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 9:08 PM
gorgeous! Michael! good luck in the contest!...jim
Omaidin Avatar
September 6, 2009 at 10:54 AM
lovely take on Raul' forest picture, it's amazing how different we have all expressed ourselves in this haiku. Best of luck. Regards: Déirdre
Spence Sr Avatar
September 6, 2009 at 5:16 AM
Hello Mike, this is an excellent poem. I like the magical twist in this piece. Great job! ~Joseph
George   Avatar
September 6, 2009 at 5:13 AM
Dearest Michael, You have captured the the devine beauty of God's earth as potrayed in Raul's picture. #1 in my books and to my favorite list. yf4l Love you, lainie
Strand Avatar
September 6, 2009 at 12:16 AM
Best wishes with this one Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your kind words & comments today( give it a try if not painting,drawing,sculpture/pottery or an assemblage of some sort( see my hanging assemblage @ http://poieme-ichthys.blogspot.com.Have a good day
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September 5, 2009 at 1:39 PM
What an uplifting view. Keep that light shining through your words. Good luck in the contest. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Three days off from school for you to rest up! Karen
Stella Avatar
September 5, 2009 at 11:31 AM
excellant penmenship my friend I took a whole new approch to this contest but enjoyed your imagey here makes me want to jump right in the picture lol thanks for your kind comments also mike blessings to you and family I see your little girl is getting big too nice picture of you both
Kendrick Avatar
September 5, 2009 at 11:17 AM
God speed in the contest. Nicely descriptive. Sara
Moreno Avatar
September 4, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Thanks for the support Michael...Raul
Goff Avatar
September 4, 2009 at 10:17 PM
I like the expansive vision you create in this winning entry! Michael! and thanks for your comments today!...jim
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