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Haiku 7-6-2018

cold drape of darkness obscures a lost horizon fire flies poke holes ©7/6/2018 for The Poet Doctor – HAIKU in 5 7 5 only – Poetry contest

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Susan Ashley

Date: 7/6/2018 11:07:00 PM

A beautifully enticing haiku, John, and electric with summer night beauty. I love it and a fave! Best wishes for a win! ~Susan

Lyric Man

Date: 7/6/2018 10:04:00 PM

Deep and rich write, John.. much enjoyed!

Mick Talbot

Date: 7/6/2018 8:43:00 AM

Brilliant, the twist, a great juxtaposition, and the fireflies a summer kigo, a winner for me, best wishes for the contest, Mick

Mick Talbot
Date: 7/8/2018 4:56:00 AM

Quote John Lawless, “Thank you Mick, high praise from the "master"....much appreciated.” unquote. You're too kind John, you honour me big time! I am definitely no Basho, but I try. Humbled, I thank you most graciously, Mick

John Lawless
Date: 7/6/2018 9:01:00 AM

Thank you Mick, high praise from the "master"....much appreciated.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 7/6/2018 7:56:00 AM

I love it. Love love love. Fave.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 7/6/2018 11:11:00 AM

I'd be jealous if I weren't over the moon with my Monarch visits ;)

John Lawless
Date: 7/6/2018 9:00:00 AM

Hey, Maureen, I was watching a massive movement of fireflies over the holiday....hot nights, dark skies and an electric side show....