Free At Last

waking up alone
liberating morning sun
careless and carefree



AP: 2nd place 2026

Submitted on April 23, 2018 for contest HAIKU: HUMAN NATURE sponsored by Mick Talbot  -  RANKED 1ST
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Mandani Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 5:41 PM
A scenario I often dream about! Nice one.
Gauthier Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 8:42 PM
Just break free form your shackles, Abdul! So easily said, right!?
Medders Tobechi Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 2:25 PM
Much congratulations on a fine haiku.
Gauthier Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 8:42 PM
Thank you so much, Sian. Much appreciated.
Allison Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 2:01 PM
Many congratulations on your win in the haiku contest Line:-) hugs Jan xx
Gauthier Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 8:42 PM
Thank you so much, Jan. Much appreciated.
Carber Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 8:49 AM
Congrats Line, a true haiku!
Gauthier Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 8:43 PM
LOL Thanks L.J. Much appreciated.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 8:43 AM
Nicely done, Line! Congrats!
Gauthier Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 8:43 PM
Thanks, Kim, for your much appreciated visit and comment.
Gentry Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 7:41 AM
Congratulations Line on your win with this refreshing well-written haiku!
Gauthier Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 8:43 PM
Thank you so much, Susan. Much appreciated.
Flower Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 7:41 AM
This got me thinking...couldn't get enough of your 'ku, Line. :) Congrats!
Gauthier Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 8:45 PM
Awesome, Moon Flower. The best haiku are supplemented by the reader's imagination. Good teamwork! Most appreciated.
Andresen Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 6:27 AM
- Congratulations on your great haiku, Line :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gauthier Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 6:44 AM
Thank you, Sunshine, for your much appreciated visit and comment.
Roper Avatar
April 26, 2018 at 11:38 PM
Nicely done, Line, congratulations on your win!! Hugs
Gauthier Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 6:44 AM
Thanks, Eve. Much appreciated.
Krutsinger Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 8:46 PM
woke up careless and carefree. Sweet use of these words, Line. Good luck in the contest.
Gauthier Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 9:01 PM
Thank you so much, Caren, for your much appreciated visit and comment.
Dietrich Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 5:57 PM
Wonderful! The sun is indeed liberating.
Gauthier Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 9:01 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Andrea.
Onclaud Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 12:52 PM
line, charmed by your 'spring-y' feel!...congrats with huggs!
Gauthier Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 1:06 PM
Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, nette.
Goff Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 10:32 AM
Perfect, Line...fits today here in Miinie-sowta....2' of snow, blizzards and 10 degrees wk ago...70 degrees today, sunny...only dumptruck plow-mounds of 30' high snow remains! ( be end-o-may 'fore melts) Black Krim heirloom tomato sprouts lovin' my mornin' sun! ('bout 30 plants 4" high now!)will plant end-o-may! Love...jim
Gauthier Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 11:02 AM
Thanks, Jim. Lovely weather up here is Canada. Went across the street barefoot in sandals this morning. No more snow!!
Horsman Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 10:28 AM
Oh yes, love this, liberating Haiku.
Gauthier Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 11:03 AM
Thank you, Harry. Most appreciated.
Dutta Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 10:13 AM
Nice Haiku. Congrats n Love.
Gauthier Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 11:03 AM
Thanks, Anisha. Most appreciated.
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