Haiku

haiku

crest of high salt peaks
ruling vast ocean surface
devouring the beach
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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La France Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 8:39 PM
Warren, congratulations on your win in my Nature Haiku Contest with your beautiful Haiku, well done ~ peace and tranquility _ Constance
Doll Avatar
September 9, 2021 at 1:25 PM
Constance, thanks for your wonderful comments and visit. All the best~ Warren
Dietrich Avatar
September 5, 2021 at 8:14 PM
Hey this is really great! Congrats, Warren.
Doll Avatar
September 9, 2021 at 1:22 PM
Andrea, thanks so much.
Gentile Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 6:57 PM
Back with Congrats on your well deserved placement Warren!!
Doll Avatar
September 9, 2021 at 1:21 PM
Thanks again, Mike
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September 3, 2021 at 6:56 PM
Back with Congrats on your well deserved placement Warren!!
Doll Avatar
September 9, 2021 at 1:20 PM
Thanks so much, Mike.
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 6, 2019 at 3:35 PM
The force of Mother Nature's winter season is having chilling effects all over the world Warren. Your haiku is splendid and 'high salt peaks' is so visually excellent as kigo . A wonderful haiku Warren. : ) xxoo
Doll Avatar
March 11, 2019 at 4:39 PM
Thanks so much for all of your positive comments, Connie. Have a wonderful week. Best Wishes~ Warren
Allison Avatar
March 3, 2019 at 5:38 PM
Very dramatic imagery Warren, we have storm force 9 winds at the moment I'd love to see the sea crashing onto the beach but its too inclement to go out:-) tomorrow we will see the devastation caused by the storm:-( hugs Jan xx
Doll Avatar
March 5, 2019 at 9:54 PM
Hi Jan, glad that you liked. I hope you didn't have any damage from the storm. Warmest Wishes~ Warren
George   Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 4:50 AM
a GREAT HAIKU, Warren. Thank you for sharing. Elaine
Doll Avatar
February 24, 2019 at 2:05 PM
Your welcome and I'm so glad that you enjoyed it, Elaine. Warm Wishes~ Warren
Sands Avatar
February 15, 2019 at 5:37 PM
Very nice Haiku Warren :)
Doll Avatar
February 24, 2019 at 2:02 PM
Thanks so much, Heidi. All the best~ Warren
Kiser Avatar
February 14, 2019 at 9:10 AM
They do! Perfect imagery in so few words.
Doll Avatar
February 15, 2019 at 8:52 AM
So glad that you liked it and thanks for visiting. Warmest Wishes~ Warren
Chan Avatar
February 13, 2019 at 6:31 PM
Another great haiku, Warren. Sublime imagery. Love the tension in it.
Doll Avatar
February 15, 2019 at 8:49 AM
Hi Bernard, thanks for your positive comments and support. Best Wishes~ Warren
Rodrigues Avatar
February 4, 2019 at 6:44 PM
Oh this is a great image! I’ve seen the salt on a couple beaches.
Doll Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 9:23 AM
Hi Kim, so good to hear from you. Thanks for your positive comments. Warmest Wishes~ Warren
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February 3, 2019 at 3:30 PM
Astonishing, dear Warren!
Doll Avatar
February 4, 2019 at 12:54 PM
Thank you and glad to hear from you, Demetrios. All the best good friend~ Warren
Dietrich Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 3:02 PM
cute last line!!! Congrats, Warren
Doll Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 7:48 AM
Hi Andrea, I'm glad that you liked it. All the best~ Warren
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January 29, 2019 at 8:18 AM
- I'm back with congratulations, Warren :)
Doll Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 7:46 AM
Thanks so much Anne-Lise. Sending a big warm hug your way. Best to you~ Warren
Horsman Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 7:48 AM
A poem of erosion, love this, Warren. congratulations.
Doll Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 7:43 AM
Exactly the theme I was going for.. I'm glad that you liked it. Warmest Wishes~ Warren
Kitchin Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 7:53 PM
Nice imagery, the waves do diminish the beach, congratulations on your winning placement!
Doll Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 7:39 AM
Hi Tania, I enjoyed your contest. Thanks for the winning placement. All the best~ Warren
Gauthier Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 7:34 PM
Quite the vivid action-packed imagery, Warren.
Doll Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 7:36 AM
Hi Line, thanks so much. Warmest Wishes~ Warren
Gentile Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 9:11 AM
The last line is my favorite Warren! I love the image it creates in my mind, Good Luck !!
Doll Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 10:12 AM
Hi Mike, thanks for your positive comments and support. All the best~ Warren
Andresen Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 4:06 AM
- Lovely imagery, Warren :) - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Doll Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 10:08 AM
Sending a big hug your way. Thanks for commenting and I'm glad that you liked it. It is always great to hear from you~ Warmest Wishes~ Warren
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January 27, 2019 at 1:59 PM
I can smell the ocean, and taste salt when I read this one, Warren. Got to go pour the sand out of my sandals now.
Doll Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 10:05 AM
Caren, I'm glad that you liked it. Hope you were able to get the sand out of your sandals-lol. Warmest wishes~ Warren
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January 27, 2019 at 12:33 PM
Love the image Warren, have seen many a house tumble into the sea on TV with cliffs being eaten by the powerful sea. Tom.
Doll Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 10:01 AM
Hi tom, thanks so much for your positive comments. and visit. Best to you~ Warren
La France Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 12:06 PM
Warren, love your haiku !
Doll Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 9:59 AM
Hi Dear Heart, Thanks so much for visiting and commenting. Warmest Wishes~ Warren
Smith Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 10:54 AM
Yes it does, best wishes Warren...
Doll Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 9:57 AM
Glad you liked it, Charlie, All the best~ Warren
Pandit Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 10:05 AM
Great imagery, Warren.
Doll Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 9:55 AM
Hi Vijay, thanks so much for your positive comment, Warmest Wishes~ Warren
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