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Golden Carpet

Leaves waft to the ground

   Golden carpet adorns lawn

      Frisky squirrels romp

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Honorable Mention in Rick Parise's "A Leaf In The Wind (Autumn)" Contest - Sep 2010

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/11/2010 4:20:00 PM

hello,, Bob, just here to read and give you an extra HI! and how are you. Enjoyed the little romp,, Also i was going to ask if you have checked out my latest bolg PICTURE... I better let you go ,,always ,..p.d.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/7/2010 3:58:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Robert in Rick Parise's contest "A Leaf In The Wind (Autumn)". Love, Carol

Francine Roberts

Date: 9/6/2010 4:41:00 PM

nice one, congrats on your HM

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 9/6/2010 2:23:00 PM

Amazing how many ways fall can be seen eh Robert? Congratulations to you

Ray Dillard

Date: 9/6/2010 12:25:00 PM

Another good 'un Bob. Always like to read your work! RAY

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/6/2010 11:18:00 AM

Congratulations, Robert. It was sure one of the cutest of the haiku!! LUv, Andrea

Wilma Neels

Date: 9/6/2010 4:33:00 AM

Bob, congratulations on your HM in Rick's Contest.. Have an awesome Monday ;) Wilma

Audrey Haick

Date: 9/5/2010 7:56:00 PM

Congratulations on your HM in Rick's "Leaf In The Wind" Contest, Bob. Love the imagery. Here on the east we're enjoying the left-over remains of "Fiona". I've always loved that name. Peace, Audrey

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/5/2010 7:04:00 PM

Congratulations on the HM win in the contest, Bob

Ralph Taylor

Date: 9/5/2010 5:54:00 PM

Congrats, Sarge. Excellent haiku. Nice going. Ralphie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/5/2010 5:15:00 PM

Congrats Bob on your HM in Rick's contest... a lovely poem and wonderful honor to enjoy tonight with luv my friend....

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 9/5/2010 5:03:00 PM

Mr Bob..your racking up quite a resume...Love your squirrel..congrats on your win. BG

Cecil Hickman

Date: 9/5/2010 4:02:00 PM

a very colorful and cute picture you have painted with your words,,all the best in the contest,and Thank you for stopping by my words and leaving your thoughts and feelings behind,,Blessings..Cecil

Susan Palli

Date: 9/3/2010 10:59:00 AM

lovely picture

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/2/2010 9:18:00 PM

love this, so much in such a short poem. Harry

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 9/1/2010 1:33:00 AM

what an adorable & vivid haiku this is Bob H :) definitely enjoyed reading this! thanks for all your wonderful comments :) - nikko :) enjoy your week

Skat A

Date: 8/31/2010 7:13:00 PM

WELL DONE, BOB*love your haiku*luv~SKAT

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/30/2010 10:08:00 PM

Cute ending on this one!! Good luck in the contest. Luv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/30/2010 3:54:00 PM

Hey Bob ..just to let u know my wedding photos are up on my blog..unfortunately the system now only allows ten photos so all the ones of Italy I cannot add on unless I delete some.. so maybe later will post the villas and scenery shots... enjoy my friend..with luv..

Ralph Taylor

Date: 8/30/2010 2:21:00 PM

Excellent entry, Sarge. Looks like a winner to me. Good luck. Thanks for your kind words. Have a good week. Ralphie

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 8/30/2010 11:26:00 AM

cute thoughts...those squirrels are funny to watch. stuffing their cheeks with nuts and then burying them.

Audrey Haick

Date: 8/30/2010 9:48:00 AM

I love this, Bob! As autumn is my favorite season, I rush to read these Haikus and they are all sooo good! Have a very good day. Thanks for the comments-much. Peace, Audrey

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/30/2010 9:23:00 AM

Thanks for your comment, Bob. Our haikus are a bit similar. Love the way you included the frisky squirrels romping on the golden carpet. Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn