Haiku

the blessings of rain are enhanced by the gift of beautiful rainbow Won 4th place in rain contest Requested comment: All of his life, my son was fascinated by rainbows. He would phone to be sure I didn't miss one.. The day we buried him when I was home alone, a most beautiful rainbow appeared. There had been no rain.

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Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 5/22/2010 9:14:00 AM

I literally had shivers down my spine as I read your footnote dear Joyce--what a beautiful reminder for that day...may God bless your son's soul--could it be that him & my brother are friends over there...

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/20/2010 7:30:00 AM

Congrats Joyce on your winning poem in Rick's contest .. a wonderful win for wonderful words.. I am on vacation till June 1st trying to catch up on comments and congrats... enjoy another great one...luv.. Linda-Marie..

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 5/20/2010 1:26:00 AM

Joyce, rainbows are reminders from God of love despite anger...a covenant of beauty...understanding. It is a reminder of love. (I am sorry about your loss.) There is a beautiful song with the words, "I'll send you a rainbow...so you'll know...I'm watching from above...(Or something like that-)" Those words were shared by a terminally ill mother to her toddler. It states a lifetime of hope and love as does your haiku. Very nice writing. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/19/2010 7:43:00 PM

I apologize, dear Joyce, for thinking this was Sara's poem....I don't know why I made such an error....but it is so heartfelt, and such a worthy memory, put into beautiful words! Please forgive my mistake...I'm glad I caught it. Love, Carrie

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/19/2010 5:59:00 PM

The story behind this poem is amazing, Sara. Congratulations on your win! ~ Love, Carrie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/19/2010 5:24:00 PM

wow, I just loved the STORY that came with this one. Awesome!! Congratsssss!!!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/19/2010 10:01:00 AM

well done, a real good haiku, enjoyed Joyce, have your self a wonderful day,..p.d.

Amy Green

Date: 5/18/2010 4:51:00 PM

Beautiful poem and an incredible "afterword". I am sure God was letting you know something that day :) Actually, you have me teary. This was a gift. Thank you.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/18/2010 4:51:00 PM

Good luck in Rick's first contest Joyce .. a beautiful footnote to enhance the lovely write.. luv.. Linda-Marie.. .. my entry is "Moisture Manna" thinking of manna in the desert from the Bible ...luv..good luck ....