Drunken Moon

drinking in the night
fully mooning the night sky
embarrassed sinks low

By Richard Lamoureux
For SKAT's Drunken moon contest.
Written June 4th, 2015.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Duncan Avatar
July 24, 2015 at 9:01 PM
I like this. Now I see below that you had a great win also :)
Lamoureux Avatar
July 25, 2015 at 8:18 AM
Thanks Debbie.
A   Avatar
July 11, 2015 at 1:07 AM
hi Richard, Congratulations on your Drunken Moon haiku win. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Lamoureux Avatar
July 11, 2015 at 7:00 AM
Thanks Linda.
Thirtyseven Avatar
July 10, 2015 at 3:20 AM
Superb wording my friend, well deserved of its high place in the comp.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 10, 2015 at 7:46 AM
Thanks Scott, I'm pleased you like it.
Ward Avatar
July 9, 2015 at 11:36 AM
I'm back to give congratulations on your win, Richard. Julia, xx
Lamoureux Avatar
July 10, 2015 at 7:45 AM
Thanks Julia, have a great weekend.
Mandani Avatar
July 9, 2015 at 10:31 AM
Well, I would like the moon mooning all night. Nice one.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 10, 2015 at 7:45 AM
Me too.
Sietesantos Avatar
July 9, 2015 at 8:33 AM
Just swinging back to offer my congratulations on a sweet win that I predicted! It's another "7!" And just so you know, the moon moons me all the time as I stare at it! YEAH! Pandita
Lamoureux Avatar
July 10, 2015 at 7:44 AM
Ha ha, good for you, thanks Pandita.
A. Sharma Avatar
July 9, 2015 at 1:04 AM
Great haiku, love the concluding line the most,, Richard! Congrats on ur win!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 9, 2015 at 6:42 AM
Thanks Upma
Nance Avatar
July 8, 2015 at 6:40 PM
Haha, funny and clever, nice win my friend..hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
July 9, 2015 at 6:43 AM
Just having a bit of fun.
Horsman Avatar
July 8, 2015 at 11:14 AM
Oh love this,,congrats Richard
Lamoureux Avatar
July 8, 2015 at 11:41 AM
Thanks Harry.
Callus Avatar
July 8, 2015 at 11:04 AM
Congrats on your fine win, Richard. Some people take haiku too seriously; I like a bit of humour now and again. // paul
Lamoureux Avatar
July 8, 2015 at 11:42 AM
I'm not good enough at the form to take it seriously. Thanks for the nice visit Paul.
Allison Avatar
July 8, 2015 at 7:47 AM
oh this made me giggle Richard congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Lamoureux Avatar
July 8, 2015 at 8:01 AM
Thanks and Hugs back.
Lawless Avatar
July 8, 2015 at 7:18 AM
Ah, the old "double entendre" in a haiku. You are a naughty boy Richard, go to your window. I'll have this picture in my mind all day.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 8, 2015 at 8:02 AM
Ha ha, thanks.
Dietrich Avatar
July 7, 2015 at 11:44 PM
Yours was one of the funniest! Congrats on the win
Lamoureux Avatar
July 8, 2015 at 8:03 AM
Thanks Andrea.
Wigley Avatar
July 7, 2015 at 11:38 PM
Deservedly highly placed, Richard, well done. Regards, Viv
Lamoureux Avatar
July 8, 2015 at 8:03 AM
Thanks so much Viv.
Carter Avatar
July 7, 2015 at 11:21 PM
Lol... Richard congrats loved your drunken moon!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 8, 2015 at 8:04 AM
Thanks Lee.:0)
A  Avatar
July 7, 2015 at 10:58 PM
Richard, love this side of you. LOL..... :) Congratulations, on your awesome Drunken Moon win... Thank you for supporting this contest... **SKAT**
Lamoureux Avatar
July 8, 2015 at 8:05 AM
My pleasure and a big thanks for choosing my poem.
Wigley Avatar
July 7, 2015 at 7:53 AM
I've always known that the moon had a darkside. Nice to know it has a backside, too. Fun write, Richard, and good luck. Regards, Viv
Lamoureux Avatar
July 7, 2015 at 8:50 AM
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Neels Avatar
July 5, 2015 at 12:10 PM
hehe, I just love your wit Richard ;) All the best for the contest!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 7, 2015 at 8:50 AM
Thanks Wilma.
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM
Richare, What a fun entry. I will bet she loves it. I did!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 7, 2015 at 8:50 AM
I hope so. Thanks Connie.
Ward Avatar
July 5, 2015 at 9:21 AM
Thanks, Richard... I saw you had passed by to like my poems... I'm putting another one there soon of my poem already in PoetrySoup called "Aaron Copland".
Ward Avatar
July 5, 2015 at 9:03 AM
Oops! I'm back to give the 7... I've just realized I didn't put the rating in.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 5, 2015 at 9:10 AM
Thanks Julia, I enjoyed your posts on Facebook.
Ward Avatar
July 5, 2015 at 8:38 AM
It makes for interesting imagery! A 7. Julia, :)
Lamoureux Avatar
July 5, 2015 at 8:52 AM
Thanks Julia.
Manassian Avatar
July 4, 2015 at 7:21 PM
MOONING???? Richard! Good luck in the contest, friend.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 5, 2015 at 7:23 AM
Couldn't resist!
Sietesantos Avatar
July 4, 2015 at 2:59 PM
This is absolutely magnificent with award-winning imagery! Tehehehe! We have a winner here! Pandita
Lamoureux Avatar
July 4, 2015 at 3:38 PM
Ha ha I hope you are right.;0)
Andresen Avatar
July 4, 2015 at 2:16 PM
- A very good one, Richard !!! :) - Luck in contest - Lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Lamoureux Avatar
July 4, 2015 at 3:39 PM
You as well, thanks for the visit.
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