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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 5/13/2018 2:49:00 PM
You did GREAT in this contest. Congrats.
Login to Reply
Date: 5/12/2018 6:20:00 PM
Lovely imagery Dean:-) Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Login to Reply
Wood Avatar
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
Date: 5/12/2018 3:55:00 PM
Congrats, Dean!
Login to Reply
Wood Avatar
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
Date: 5/12/2018 2:18:00 PM
Ooh nice one! Congratulations on your win! :) mo
Login to Reply
Wood Avatar
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
Date: 5/12/2018 2:17:00 PM
Congratulations on your great first place win, Dean, the imagery and theme is fabulous... eve
Login to Reply
Wood Avatar
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.
Date: 5/12/2018 8:29:00 AM
- Congratulations on your great first place in the contest, Dean :) - Happy Weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Login to Reply
Wood Avatar
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
Date: 5/12/2018 2:13:00 AM
Congratulations on your top win Dean! A delightful imagery. Regards :)
Login to Reply
Date: 5/12/2018 1:12:00 AM
Congratulations on your top win Dean! A delightful imagery. Regards :)
Login to Reply
Wood Avatar
Dean Wood
Date: 5/14/2018 11:58:00 AM
Thank you Elaine. I live in the desert so the ocean facinates me.
Date: 5/11/2018 11:08:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Dean. Well penned.
Login to Reply
Wood Avatar
Dean Wood
Date: 5/14/2018 11:56:00 AM
Thanks again Line, I really appreciate the support.
Date: 5/11/2018 9:40:00 PM
Congratulations Dean, great juxtaposition!
Login to Reply
Wood Avatar
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
Wood Avatar
Dean Wood
Date: 5/14/2018 11:57:00 AM
Thanks Mick, I appreciate your kind comment.
Date: 5/9/2018 12:27:00 PM
My senses revel in the lively and outstanding imagery of your evocative haiku, Dean. Beautiful!
Login to Reply
Wood Avatar
Dean Wood
Date: 5/10/2018 11:00:00 AM
Again Susan, Thank you for such a thoughtful and specific comment. - Dean
Date: 5/9/2018 10:27:00 AM
I can see this and smell it; great imagery, Dean.
Login to Reply
Wood Avatar
Dean Wood
Date: 5/9/2018 10:28:00 AM
Wow! High praise indeed. Thank you Caren.
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.
Login to Reply
Wood Avatar
Dean Wood
Date: 5/8/2018 10:58:00 AM
Thanks again Eileen. Hope all is well with you! -- Dean
Date: 5/7/2018 9:25:00 PM
Beautifully done
Login to Reply
Wood Avatar
Dean Wood
Date: 5/8/2018 10:58:00 AM
Thank you Pashang. I appreciate your comment.
Date: 5/4/2018 6:00:00 AM
A real good haiku, Dean. They are truly a difficult form to do well...but you have. Sincerely, Elaine
Login to Reply
Wood Avatar
Dean Wood
Date: 5/4/2018 10:38:00 PM
Thanks Elaine. I have always liked haiku.
Date: 5/4/2018 12:48:00 AM
As wayne said, it's a very clear image indeed!
Login to Reply
Date: 5/3/2018 5:22:00 PM
Good imagery...nice message too...All the best Dean...
Login to Reply
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetics
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter