Graceful Descent

Palm holds “Old Man's” face,
eyes are closed resigned to fate.
His FIRST fall is LAST!


For Decending Grace contest
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Goudreau Avatar
September 26, 2015 at 12:03 PM
A gem
Nance Avatar
September 26, 2015 at 7:08 AM
Nicely done, I see this was a winner and now featured on the homepage. Grats.
Freeman Avatar
April 23, 2010 at 6:01 PM
Congratulations John on a well deserved Win. agape, Moses
Guzzi Avatar
April 23, 2010 at 12:57 PM
interesting imagery very free......Light & Love & congrad's
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April 23, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Interesting perspective on the picture. Congratulations on your third place finish in Raul's contest. Way to go! Enjoy your success. Karen
Beam Avatar
April 23, 2010 at 7:14 AM
congratulations on win great last line summed it up well
Brown Avatar
April 23, 2010 at 6:22 AM
Congratulations on your win in Raul's Descending Grace contest JT. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
April 23, 2010 at 6:16 AM
Congrats John on your winning poem in the contest... wonderful words for the photo and enjoy this victory..luv.. "Sweetheart"
Clark Avatar
April 23, 2010 at 6:06 AM
Congratulations on your win! Jeralynn
Devonshire Avatar
April 22, 2010 at 11:28 PM
Congratulations on your win, John! This haiku is terrific. Love, Carolyn
Moreno Avatar
April 22, 2010 at 11:15 PM
John, congratulations on placing 3rd in my contest...Raul
Mehta Avatar
April 22, 2010 at 11:11 PM
A fine haiku with nice images
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