Essential To Life

the breath of winter
encased by the falling snow
polar caps provide



Written for Seashell's
Winter Poetry Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 12/24/2008 4:00:00 AM
Congratulation on your win... and thank you for your comment on my win with my poem Gliding... Constance
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Date: 12/23/2008 2:51:00 AM
Congrats dear friend on your beautiful win!!! Have an awesome Christmas!!!! Love, kristin
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Date: 12/23/2008 1:52:00 AM
Congrats on your success in SI's solstice contest Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments on my postings
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Date: 12/23/2008 12:27:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved Win in seashell's lovely contest. Love, Nigel
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Date: 12/22/2008 11:22:00 PM
Dear Michael - Congratulations on your WIN in Island's contest! Peace always, John
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Date: 12/22/2008 6:59:00 PM
So beautiful! Warmest congrats dear Michael on your win in the Winter Solstice contest! Love, Shar
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Date: 12/22/2008 5:58:00 PM
Well done, Michael..and well deserved to be among the winning poems in Seashell's contest ! Have a wonderful holiday!! ~Love, Carrie
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Date: 10/28/2008 7:56:00 PM
Excellent haiku! Perfect 5-7-5 syllable structure. Beautiful tribute to nature. Milt
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Date: 10/28/2008 5:23:00 PM
love the rhythm of this and the the way this flows, take care D-nyce
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Date: 10/28/2008 7:01:00 AM
What a lovely haiku, it's perfect in count and flow while the imagery is awe inspiring. Michael
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Date: 10/28/2008 5:35:00 AM
Ah, so well captured! I can't wait for the snow. This reads like a winner for sure. Good luck Michael! Love, Shar
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Date: 10/28/2008 3:25:00 AM
Gorgeous visual, Michael - chilly! Love Kristin
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Date: 10/28/2008 1:53:00 AM
Excellent one Michael. Loved the second line! A true picture of winter. Love and blessings, Chitra
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Date: 10/27/2008 10:49:00 PM
Nicely done Michael. You have my vote. Excellent write well thought of. Blessings Michael
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Date: 10/27/2008 8:21:00 PM
Excellent Haiku, Michael! You've captured the cold!
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Date: 10/27/2008 6:41:00 PM
This should make it to the top, Michael! Once again!! Wonderfully written!~ Carrie
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Date: 10/27/2008 6:33:00 PM
Michael, this is wonderful. I'm there, in body, in spirit. Your work is terrific . BG
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