Haiku - Written June 25, 2014

every leaf stands still
cold raindrops pelt hot pavement
beast rumbling in sky
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Date: 7/22/2018 7:53:00 AM
Great haiku Elaine. I especially liked “cold raindrops pelt hot pavement”.
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Elaine George
Date: 7/28/2018 7:34:00 AM
Thank you so much P.M. But you are truly the master of Haiku,
Date: 1/21/2018 4:32:00 AM
Oh what vivid imagery!! So much in three lines.. just beautiful :)
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Date: 2/5/2016 6:38:00 AM
Such vivid imagery! Nice!
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Date: 10/7/2014 10:10:00 PM
Nice haiku - you stuck to the 5 7 5 formula which is all to the good. In New York we have invented a new form - 9 1 1 syllables. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 8/23/2014 2:51:00 PM
truly haiku...
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Date: 7/23/2014 4:56:00 PM
Elaine :) Thank you for the sweet reply, on my comment. I'm a little late, getting back to all the replies, left a while back. XOX ~LINDA~
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Date: 7/17/2014 1:13:00 PM
This fine write bristles my brain, creates exciting volatility, and is sexually arousing to me Lainie...J.A.B.
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Date: 7/10/2014 11:25:00 AM
loving this one again..PD
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Date: 7/3/2014 11:06:00 AM
The ominous comes through beautifully. Hi again. I've been having stomach problems. Been in the hospital for 10 days, but feeling much better now. How about you? Hope you are in great health. Love, Dave
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Elaine George
Date: 7/13/2014 4:03:00 PM
I am find, Dave. Glad you are feeling better. bfn Lainie
Date: 7/2/2014 9:34:00 PM
Hi Elaine, how are you, stopping by this one again, making sure summer, remains the same.. LOL It's so hot down here in Texas, everything stands still... Always enjoying you.....Linda
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Elaine George
Date: 7/13/2014 3:51:00 PM
Thanks for dropping by Linda. I have been away and just getting caught up. bfn Elaine
Date: 6/30/2014 5:50:00 PM
Loved this....congratulations on your win...
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Date: 6/29/2014 7:44:00 PM
This is really wonderful and descriptive Elaine...congrats
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Elaine George
Date: 7/13/2014 3:53:00 PM
Thank you, David. bfn Lainie
Date: 6/29/2014 4:06:00 PM
i knew this would place well, lainie.. suberbly scribed.. cheers to you on your fine win.. hugggs
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Elaine George
Date: 6/29/2014 6:57:00 PM
Thank you Nette. I have not perfected the haiku style, but I am working on it. bfn Elaine
Date: 6/29/2014 11:25:00 AM
My dear friend, Elaine, this is such a beautifully descriptive write! Huge congratulations to you on your great win! Warmest regards.
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Elaine George
Date: 6/29/2014 6:58:00 PM
Thank you, Pandita, for your very kind comments. bfn your poetry friend, Elaine
Date: 6/29/2014 9:55:00 AM
congrats on a great win with this wonderful hiaku, Elaine. Hugs... Arlene
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Elaine George
Date: 7/13/2014 3:52:00 PM
Thank you, Arlene, bfn Elaine
Date: 6/28/2014 11:03:00 PM
So glad to see one of your poems in my contest, Elaine. Are you back here to stay? I sure hope so. I'm seeing more and more of you at soup now. I really liked your slant on summer, doing a rainy scene for us. a small suggestion. Haiku do not need capitalization. I'm trying to spread the word! Congrats to you.
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Elaine George
Date: 6/29/2014 6:56:00 PM
Hi Andrea, Haiku is not one of my strong poetic genres, but I am working on it. I am here as long as time permits. You know me...I come and go. Still working on the novel...re-write after re-write. bfn Elaine
Date: 6/26/2014 1:44:00 PM
Lovely haiku, Elaine. Exactly how summer weather goes...calm, sudden rain and thunderbolts. // paul
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Paul Callus
Date: 6/29/2014 6:19:00 AM
Congratulations!:)
Date: 6/25/2014 10:21:00 PM
Elaine, WOW.. Amazing, sounds like a summer rain, and thunder... I don't like the mix, however I love the haiku... LOL...Love Linda
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Date: 6/25/2014 12:26:00 PM
from leaf to beast, what a splendid turnabout which is the mark of a grreat 'ku., lainie... much enjoyed!.. huggs
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Date: 6/25/2014 10:55:00 AM
Dear Lainie, You haiku paints a vivid description of the rain dropped by the "rumbling" beast in the sky. What a remarkable write! (Glad you believe in past lives too. There is room for 8 more entries in the contest.) Love and blessings, carolyn
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