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Easter Paradigms

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

Date: 4/22/2017 6:34:00 PM

Well said, John, congratulations on your win. ~*

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/17/2017 10:54:00 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
Date: 4/22/2017 5:46:00 AM

Thank you very much, Lisa. Much appreciated. All the best, John.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/16/2017 8:27:00 PM

I really like this one. YOu too did a great blend of the fun part and the religious.

John Michaels
Date: 4/17/2017 5:16:00 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

Date: 4/16/2017 1:08:00 PM

A fine entry for the contest John. Happy Easter. 7 ; )

John Michaels
Date: 4/17/2017 5:17:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments. Regards, John.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/16/2017 11:58:00 AM

Easter as seen from different points of view; the spiritual versus the commercial. gl in the contest. // paul

John Michaels
Date: 4/16/2017 12:07:00 PM

Exactly right! Thanks for your comments - good luck yourself, Paul! Regards, John.