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