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I was honored when a photographer approached me to use my poem with one of his many photographs . Here is what he did with my poem on his picture!

http://photozenthesis.artistwebsites.com/featured/balloon-haiku-jim-martin.html

Destination: Cloud 9 - Air Balloon Haiku

embraced by soft winds white wisps trailing our balloon. . . we’re touching heaven For Mick Talbot's Haiku Contest
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Pett Avatar
April 2, 2017 at 8:43 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your well deserved win lovely Haiku, Roy.:))
Callus Avatar
April 1, 2017 at 8:17 AM
I like this worthy winning entry, Andrea. Could also be a metaphor for uplifted spirits. Congratulations on placing tops; the photo is an extra treat:) Regards // paul
May Avatar
March 31, 2017 at 9:37 PM
Congrats on a great win Andrea
Canerdy Avatar
March 31, 2017 at 4:26 PM
I love it! Andrea, congratulations on your win! Janice
A  Avatar
May 16, 2015 at 12:25 PM
this contest was inspired by Blue October
Yvonne Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 4:09 AM
A top rate poem. You must have a very high Hai Ku!
Brown Avatar
January 14, 2011 at 3:54 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your win in SKAT*'s contest "Air Balloon Ride". Love, Carol
Poet Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Congratulations Andrea on your big win in this Airballoon Haiku contest-kashinath
Castaneda Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 5:22 PM
congrats' audree
A   Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 5:08 PM
Andrea, a super CONGRATULATIONS on YOUR first place win ... WHAT A sweet contest.... weeee! always..p.d.
Ruebel Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Hello Andrea, Congratulations on your win for this most wonderful Haiku. Well done hon As Always, Shar
Falotico Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Congrats!!!!! on your well deserved 1st place win...Love Michael
Fraser Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Wonderful Haiku Andrea, I can picture them gracefully gliding through your wispy white clouds. Many congratulation's on your fine win....:)
Cwiak Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Congrats on your well deserved 1st place win, Andrea...even if you didn't bribe the judge. lol Dan C
Crisci Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Big congratulations on your first place, Andrea with this wanderful Haiku in Irma's contest, " Air Balloon Ride Haiku ". Happy New Year...may your wishes come true. Peace and Love , Andrew.
Richards Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 7:53 AM
A big hooray for you, Andrea....terrific haiku!! and Number 1 !!!! Love it !!
Kendrick Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 7:53 AM
Congratulations..Sara
Mehta Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 7:33 AM
Congratulations on this first place win in the contest of Skat, Andrea
Mannan Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 2:52 AM
Many congratulations for this wonderful win Andrea.
Onclaud Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 12:00 AM
just heaven, andrea.. great to see you on top!! conrgrat!! :) nette
Sweetheart Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Congrats Andrea on your super first place win in Irma's contest with this uplifting air balloon write my friend.. enjoy your top flight tonight with luv..
Neels Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Andrea, congratulations to you on your first place in Irma's contest with this gem ;-) love Wilma
A  Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 9:54 PM
YEAH! 2 MY #1.. THANKS ANDREA, 4 THE SUPPORT.. AND YES I AM SO LAZY... I HAVE TO DO EVERYTHING BY MYSELF NOW!!!.. ENJOYED THE RIDE..IRMA
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December 11, 2010 at 5:38 PM
Nicely done. But then that's you, almost always. White wisps is a winning phrase. Regards and thanks from Gerard.
A  Avatar
December 9, 2010 at 10:18 PM
I wanted 2 stop bye and say hi! Don't worry I'm avoiding to glimpse above. I want to wait till tomorrow, when I close my contest. Have a nice night Andy. *SKAt
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