John Michaels Poet Senryu

Easter Paradigms

the triumphal cross
bunnies, eggs and fluffy chicks
schism of festival

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5-7-5 (howmanysyllables.com and syllablecount.com)

16th April 2017

For the "Easter Haiku or Senryu" contest sponsored by Laura Loo.
(First Place)

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Eve Roper April 22, 2017 at 6:34 PM Well said, John, congratulations on your win. ~*

Lisa Ricci April 17, 2017 at 10:54 AM Morning John. This is lovely with marvelous imagery of the day and moment in time. Well done entirely with the format. I found it to be true along with its tone and voice. John Michaels April 22, 2017 at 5:46 AM Thank you very much, Lisa. Much appreciated. All the best, John.

Andrea Dietrich April 16, 2017 at 8:27 PM I really like this one. YOu too did a great blend of the fun part and the religious. John Michaels April 17, 2017 at 5:16 AM Thanks so much, Andrea. You wouldn't believe the number of discarded potential last lines I had for this one!! Regards, John.

Connie Marcum Wong April 16, 2017 at 1:08 PM A fine entry for the contest John. Happy Easter. 7 ; ) John Michaels April 17, 2017 at 5:17 AM Thank you for your kind comments. Regards, John.

Paul Callus April 16, 2017 at 11:58 AM Easter as seen from different points of view; the spiritual versus the commercial. gl in the contest. // paul John Michaels April 16, 2017 at 12:07 PM Exactly right! Thanks for your comments - good luck yourself, Paul! Regards, John.