Drip Drip Drip

water drips slowly
large puddle forms on ground
birds splash playfully

For S.K.A.T.'s picture perfect Haiku contest.
I managed to snag the last spot.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 7/17/2015 4:38:00 PM
Picture is perfect visualized with a natural scene beautifully. Congrats my lovely friend. Loved always,bl
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Date: 7/13/2015 6:25:00 PM
Congrats, Richard on your top win and thanks for reading my poem.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/13/2015 7:35:00 PM
Thanks Darlene, you painted a wonderful picture with such few words.
Date: 7/2/2015 12:16:00 AM
captured a beautiful picture with just three lines, enjoyed your haiku.. good luck on the contest:) *luv, p.d.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/13/2015 7:36:00 PM
Sorry for the late reply, thanks for the congrats.
Date: 6/26/2015 9:51:00 PM
Nice haiku.. Congrats on your win...
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/26/2015 11:29:00 PM
Thanks Joseph.
Date: 6/26/2015 7:53:00 PM
I see this for what it really is, a plea for me to write another Financial Investment poem!! Loved this by the way!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/26/2015 8:57:00 PM
;0)
Date: 6/25/2015 8:49:00 PM
Nice...congrats!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/26/2015 7:05:00 AM
Thanks Ed
Date: 6/25/2015 8:41:00 PM
hey, I am seeing that you got a first place. Wow, nothing like "the last shall be first!!!"
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2015 8:48:00 PM
Ha ha, ha I guess it worked out.
Date: 6/25/2015 7:57:00 PM
You have snagged more than the last spot, you got the first place, adhered to the demands of a traditional haiku, but satisfied SKAT's exacting requirement for a picture perfect haiku. Congratulations, Rick! hugs!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2015 8:48:00 PM
Thanks Kim!:0)
Date: 6/25/2015 6:59:00 PM
I love the vivid imagery your haiku expresses Richard. I adore watching birds enjoying a bird bath. Kudos on your wonderful win! I am thrilled to share the top spot with you and Carrie as I admire both of your poetry.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2015 7:53:00 PM
Thanks Connie, you are sweet.
Date: 6/25/2015 11:21:00 AM
Richard, a really good haiku paints a vivid picture. Your certainly does this! Congratulation on your MUCH-deserved win. Janice
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2015 7:54:00 PM
Thanks Janice.
Date: 6/25/2015 11:01:00 AM
So, a mad dash to the winning post it has been! Congratulations, Richard, much deserved.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2015 7:54:00 PM
Thanks Paul.
Date: 6/25/2015 10:24:00 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful placement with this beautyRichard congratulations on your placement with this beautiful write
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2015 7:55:00 PM
Thanks Constance.
Date: 6/25/2015 10:16:00 AM
It doesn't take much, to find a bit of fun !! Love this !! Congratulations, Richard!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2015 7:56:00 PM
I imagined this scene in a street in the middle of New York City.
Date: 6/25/2015 9:07:00 AM
Such an innocent and fun view to witness ;)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2015 9:11:00 AM
Thanks Casarah.
Date: 6/25/2015 7:02:00 AM
T'aint it The Truth! Congratulations
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2015 8:33:00 AM
Thanks Judy.
Date: 6/25/2015 6:05:00 AM
Loved your Haiku, Richard, and congrats on your big win. ~~Darlene
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2015 6:53:00 AM
Thanks Darlene, it was a pleasant surprise.
Date: 6/25/2015 3:52:00 AM
lovely picture Rick congrats on win hugs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2015 6:54:00 AM
Hi Shadow, thanks. How did you make out on your contest conundrum?
Date: 6/25/2015 2:40:00 AM
Richard,this is a nice haiku.Congrats on your big win:) Alexis
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2015 6:55:00 AM
Thanks Alexis.
Date: 6/25/2015 1:25:00 AM
Richard, I'm glad you managed to snag a spot. :) Congrats, thank you for the entry. The picture is done right! **SKAT**
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2015 6:56:00 AM
I am too, thanks for picking this one.
Date: 6/24/2015 3:29:00 AM
Weee how cute are the birds playing!!=)~Olive Eloisa
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/24/2015 8:55:00 AM
Thanks Olive.
Date: 6/23/2015 8:49:00 PM
Richard, such a beautiful visual you have created 7 and thanks for visiting my poetry
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/24/2015 8:56:00 AM
Thanks for he visit and seven Constance.
Date: 6/23/2015 7:05:00 PM
Nice Rick... Verlena
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/24/2015 8:57:00 AM
Thanks Verlena.
Date: 6/23/2015 12:40:00 PM
water and the celebration of life -- bird dancing gives us joy. Nicely done Richard.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/23/2015 7:00:00 PM
Thanks David.
Date: 6/23/2015 12:34:00 PM
If that took you 3 seconds then the image must have already been floating in your brain :) I'm eager to read a 5 second poem of yours! ~jill
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/23/2015 7:01:00 PM
I never know what is going to come out of this brain. Thanks for visiting.
Date: 6/23/2015 12:31:00 PM
You paint such a beautiful image in so few words, just lovely :), jill
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