Haiku 4

sheet lightning flashes
silhouetting silver clouds--
one star winks bravely
Copyright, July 27, 2014 Faye Lanham Gibson
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 5:43 PM
this one deserved to be MUCH higher. Love it, Faye , It uses original thought and great personification.And congrats on the winners' list.
Allison Avatar
August 25, 2014 at 8:58 AM
wonderful imagery Faye I especially love the star winking Many congratulations:-) Hugs jan xxx
Schumacker Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 4:33 PM
Hi Faye, Very clever Haiku. Nicely done. Congratulations on your well deserved win. Take care. Earl
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August 24, 2014 at 3:41 PM
Faye, Congratulations, thank you for supporting my contest "IN THE CLOUDS!" Take care and enjoy my blog, "Pillow Fights" If you like or have the time. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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August 3, 2014 at 7:47 PM
I know what you mean by not enough time in the day. Sheet lightning is really cool as is this poem.
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July 29, 2014 at 7:19 PM
Love it.. Can't wait to close this contest...Linda
Nehls Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 6:48 AM
Very good, Faye. Just like in life, one shining star can change our outlook on whatever storm we may be encountering. There is much said in this Haiku, my friend. Enjoyed it.... Robert.
Nance Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 6:46 AM
That is spectacular, I'm sure I'll be back to grats in on the winners list my friend! :)
Gibson Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 3:23 PM
Thanks, Casarah...I have been reading some of your recent writes...very good. Hope to get back and comment soon. There just is not enough time in the day!!
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