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Celestial Reflections-Hiku

sunlight sauntered through the dark edge of dawn ~ amber horizon brilliant diamonds stippled upon black velvet ~ glittering stars silver ornament hung in ebon skies ~ moonlight through the mist November 22, 2021 Hiku (Disciplined Brevity) Contest by William Kekaula syllable count checked with HMS and listed respectively: 5-5-5 4-7-4 5-5-5

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Date: 12/2/2021 4:02:00 AM
Lovely imagery, Line! Second verse my favorite. Congratulations!
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/2/2021 4:51:00 AM
Thanks for letting me know which you prefer, Kim.
Date: 12/2/2021 1:54:00 AM
Hi Lin, it's a pleasure to cross paths with you again! This set of Hiku is delightful and colourful. Congratulations on a truly merited win. ~ Best regards // paul
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/2/2021 4:50:00 AM
aww thanks, Paul. Nice to be back and to hear from you.
Date: 12/1/2021 7:38:00 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... delightful and delighting from the start til the end. God bless you.
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/2/2021 4:50:00 AM
Thank you, Beata.
Date: 12/1/2021 5:14:00 PM
Dear Lin, your splendid artistry reflects your appreciation for celestial beauty. I enjoyed the unique mood of each Hiku. Congratulations for your excellent win in William’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/2/2021 4:50:00 AM
I wanted each Hiku to describe a part of a day. Thanks, Susan.
Date: 12/1/2021 3:33:00 PM
ohhh, I really love theses, Lin. Incredible. And congrats
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/2/2021 4:49:00 AM
Thank you, Andrea.
Date: 12/1/2021 2:29:00 PM
Lin, lovely and congratulations on your win in William's Hiku contest ~ love and serenity _Constance
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/2/2021 4:49:00 AM
Thanks a lot, Constance.
Date: 12/1/2021 12:35:00 PM
What fabulous imagery Lin, I especially love the third poem and the use of ebon, many congratulations on your win, hugs jan xx
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/2/2021 4:49:00 AM
Thank you so much, Jan.
Date: 12/1/2021 10:52:00 AM
Lin, you've painted a pleasant picture that is soothing to the eyes my friend! My compliments on your placement in the Hiku contest, Aloha!
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/2/2021 4:48:00 AM
Thank you very much, William. It's always a pleasure to write for your contests.
Date: 11/24/2021 5:00:00 AM
Excellent hikus, Lin:)
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/29/2021 3:59:00 AM
Thanks so much, Jo.
Date: 11/22/2021 10:37:00 AM
Like the wife, still an awe-inspiring view after all these years . . . . .
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/29/2021 3:59:00 AM
I'm sorry, Rico, but your dreams of her sound wonderful. Especially since you remember her that way.
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 11/24/2021 10:25:00 AM
The wife died years ago, but always appears young and beautiful in my dreams . . . .
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/22/2021 2:48:00 PM
I'm sure she knows that, Rico. Keep telling her, and thank you.
Date: 11/22/2021 10:33:00 AM
You painted brilliant images with your words Lin, Hope you're well and good luck in the contest. Tom
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/22/2021 2:47:00 PM
Thanks so much for your great comments, Tom.

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