Lin Lane Poet Haiku

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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Kim Rodrigues December 2, 2021 at 4:02 AM Lovely imagery, Line! Second verse my favorite. Congratulations! Lin Lane December 2, 2021 at 4:51 AM Thanks for letting me know which you prefer, Kim.

Paul Callus December 2, 2021 at 1:54 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 Lin Lane December 2, 2021 at 4:50 AM aww thanks, Paul. Nice to be back and to hear from you.

Beata Agustin December 1, 2021 at 7:38 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... delightful and delighting from the start til the end. God bless you. Lin Lane December 2, 2021 at 4:50 AM Thank you, Beata.

Susan Ashley December 1, 2021 at 5:14 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 Lin Lane December 2, 2021 at 4:50 AM I wanted each Hiku to describe a part of a day. Thanks, Susan.

Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2021 at 3:33 PM ohhh, I really love theses, Lin. Incredible. And congrats Lin Lane December 2, 2021 at 4:49 AM Thank you, Andrea.

Constance La France December 1, 2021 at 2:29 PM Lin, lovely and congratulations on your win in William's Hiku contest ~ love and serenity _Constance Lin Lane December 2, 2021 at 4:49 AM Thanks a lot, Constance.

Jan Allison December 1, 2021 at 12:35 PM What fabulous imagery Lin, I especially love the third poem and the use of ebon, many congratulations on your win, hugs jan xx Lin Lane December 2, 2021 at 4:49 AM Thank you so much, Jan.

William Kelii Kekaula December 1, 2021 at 10:52 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! Lin Lane December 2, 2021 at 4:48 AM Thank you very much, William. It's always a pleasure to write for your contests.

Joanna Daniel November 24, 2021 at 5:00 AM Excellent hikus, Lin:) Lin Lane November 29, 2021 at 3:59 AM Thanks so much, Jo.

Rico Leffanta November 22, 2021 at 10:37 AM Like the wife, still an awe-inspiring view after all these years . . . . . Lin Lane November 29, 2021 at 3:59 AM I'm sorry, Rico, but your dreams of her sound wonderful. Especially since you remember her that way. Rico Leffanta November 24, 2021 at 10:25 AM The wife died years ago, but always appears young and beautiful in my dreams . . . . Lin Lane November 22, 2021 at 2:48 PM I'm sure she knows that, Rico. Keep telling her, and thank you.

Tom Cunningham November 22, 2021 at 10:33 AM You painted brilliant images with your words Lin, Hope you're well and good luck in the contest. Tom Lin Lane November 22, 2021 at 2:47 PM Thanks so much for your great comments, Tom.