Clam Show

ocean wave retreats water spurts erupt behind clams beneath the sand May 3, 2918 1st Place ranking in "haiga - haiku - Theme sea - ocean" Contest Sponsored by Mick Talbot May 11, 2018

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/13/2018 2:49:00 PM

You did GREAT in this contest. Congrats.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/12/2018 6:20:00 PM

Lovely imagery Dean:-) Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Dean Wood
Date: 5/14/2018 12:09:00 PM

I truly appreciate this Jan. A little recognition once in a while boosts urge to write. Thanks

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/12/2018 3:55:00 PM

Congrats, Dean!

Dean Wood
Date: 5/14/2018 12:08:00 PM

Thank you so much Kim. I am running out of time to enter your contest. I have just been so busy lately. Hope it goes well. -- Dean

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/12/2018 2:18:00 PM

Ooh nice one! Congratulations on your win! :) mo

Dean Wood
Date: 5/14/2018 12:05:00 PM

Mo, is it? I will have to remember that. Thanks for taking time to read and comment. -- Dean

Eve Roper

Date: 5/12/2018 2:17:00 PM

Congratulations on your great first place win, Dean, the imagery and theme is fabulous... eve

Dean Wood
Date: 5/14/2018 12:04:00 PM

Thanks for the kind and specific comment Eve. It amazes me how these little haiku can be so poignant.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/12/2018 8:29:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great first place in the contest, Dean :) - Happy Weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Dean Wood
Date: 5/14/2018 12:00:00 PM

Hi Anne Lise! I appreciate the comment. I likewise hope your weekend was great. -- Dean

Elaine Gonzales

Date: 5/12/2018 2:13:00 AM

Congratulations on your top win Dean! A delightful imagery. Regards :)

Elaine Gonzales

Date: 5/12/2018 1:12:00 AM

Congratulations on your top win Dean! A delightful imagery. Regards :)

Dean Wood
Date: 5/14/2018 11:58:00 AM

Thank you Elaine. I live in the desert so the ocean facinates me.

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/11/2018 11:08:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Dean. Well penned.

Dean Wood
Date: 5/14/2018 11:56:00 AM

Thanks again Line, I really appreciate the support.

Mick Talbot

Date: 5/11/2018 9:40:00 PM

Congratulations Dean, great juxtaposition!

Dean Wood
Date: 5/14/2018 12:02:00 PM

Thanks again Mick for taking time to sponsor and judge this contest. I really enjoyed participating. -- Dean

Dean Wood
Date: 5/14/2018 11:57:00 AM

Thanks Mick, I appreciate your kind comment.

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/9/2018 12:27:00 PM

My senses revel in the lively and outstanding imagery of your evocative haiku, Dean. Beautiful!

Dean Wood
Date: 5/10/2018 11:00:00 AM

Again Susan, Thank you for such a thoughtful and specific comment. - Dean

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/9/2018 10:27:00 AM

I can see this and smell it; great imagery, Dean.

Dean Wood
Date: 5/9/2018 10:28:00 AM

Wow! High praise indeed. Thank you Caren.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/7/2018 10:59:00 PM

:) Nice imagery in this. You've done the turn well. This isn't a form I'm good at, so I appreciate a good haiku when I see one. Thanks for the visit to my poem. Stay blessed.

Dean Wood
Date: 5/8/2018 10:58:00 AM

Thanks again Eileen. Hope all is well with you! -- Dean