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Haiku In the Tropics

steady warming sun shimmering waves cresting spray flock of flying fish September 24th 2018 For Julia Ward's Haiku in the Tropics Poetry Contest

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Aniruddha Pathak

Date: 10/6/2018 12:53:00 AM

In India Sun is usually harsh, warm only for a month or two in winter, and even then I was attracted to the Haiku. It reminded me of two months I spent in Ooty, a hill station here, where I hardy saw the sun and felt its absence.

Bernard Chan

Date: 10/2/2018 8:43:00 PM

Reminds me of my trip to the Maldives years ago, when I saw fish fly. Lovely, evocative imagery :)

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 10/2/2018 9:07:00 PM

Thank you Bernard, they're a spectacle to behold :) xomo!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/29/2018 1:19:00 AM

They really do fly and it is an awesome sight to behold, a bit dangerous too if they hit you. A great haiku Mo! : )

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/29/2018 8:28:00 AM

No doubt! I've never been that close to them. A fascinating scene for sure. Thank you Connie! xomo :))

Warren Doll

Date: 9/28/2018 4:31:00 PM

Beautiful imagery, I'm there, Maureen. The " flock of flying fish" flew into my boat. It took me a good 20 minutes to release them back into the sea.~Warren

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/29/2018 8:26:00 AM

What spectacular insanity that must have been! Thank you Warren! I'm delighted you enjoyed my little poem :) xomo

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/27/2018 10:03:00 AM

...flock of flying poetry lol...your pen in the tropics...warm & bright...love & tropics...^WW^

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/27/2018 10:50:00 AM

A hula good time! ;) Warm sunshine to you my friend :) xomo!

Paul Callus

Date: 9/27/2018 8:03:00 AM

You paint a most lovely picture, Maureen...time for me to pack my case and catch a plane to this tropical island:) Regards // paul

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/27/2018 8:18:00 AM

Inviting isn't it, I'd like to send myself there ;) Thank you Paul, xomo!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/26/2018 9:50:00 PM

I am there; can see those fish, flying out of the water; leaping and playing and splashing the waters. A fabulous read, great imagery and flow.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/27/2018 7:22:00 AM

Thank you ML :)) xomo!

Frank Sheehan

Date: 9/26/2018 1:53:00 PM

Wonderful Haiku. Fantastic imagery.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/26/2018 9:23:00 PM

Thank you Frank :)

Silent One

Date: 9/25/2018 1:40:00 PM

Oooh nice....

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/26/2018 7:47:00 AM

Thanks luv x

Roy Pett

Date: 9/25/2018 5:53:00 AM

Brilliant Maureen, excellent haiku, exceptional last line amazing imagery, good luck in contest. :))

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/25/2018 9:10:00 AM

Thank you Roy! Found that line on a beach years ago, a pebble in my pocket. I finally found a poem prompt to set it. ;) xomo!

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 9/25/2018 12:03:00 AM

Lovely haiku... I especially enjoyed picturing the "flock of flying fish"! :)

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/25/2018 9:06:00 AM

It's so fun to say ;))) Thank you Rhona! xomo

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/24/2018 10:01:00 PM

Nice, I dream of sushi!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/25/2018 8:17:00 AM

Can't keep it stocked, it's flying off the shelves...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/24/2018 5:13:00 PM

you painted a pertty picture.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/25/2018 9:02:00 AM

Thank you! :) xomo!

John Lawless

Date: 9/24/2018 3:44:00 PM

Hey, flying fish....that would add a new dimension to fly fishing....

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/25/2018 8:18:00 AM

I can picture it lol

Bette Bavington

Date: 9/24/2018 3:12:00 PM

In this Haiku there are so many things to read between the lines. Nicely done.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/25/2018 8:20:00 AM

Thank you Bette! xomo :))

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/24/2018 12:16:00 PM

Maureen, I love the feeling I get reading your tropical haiku, Well done xxoo

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/25/2018 8:20:00 AM

Awesomeness, thank you!! xomo :))

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/24/2018 11:24:00 AM

Beautiful write, I feel the sun on my face,and the warm sand on my feet when I read this.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/25/2018 8:23:00 AM

I found that last line on a warm sandy beach years ago, been carrying it around till now, finally a place to put it ;) xomo!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/24/2018 10:18:00 AM

How delightful dearest, Maureen! It is like watching them fly! Excellent!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/25/2018 9:02:00 AM

Delighted! Thank you my dear friend! xomo <3

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/24/2018 9:19:00 AM

Have seen these in the Caribbean sea, lovely image Maureen. Good luck. Tom

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/24/2018 9:37:00 AM

Thank you Tom, it's an image that sticks :) xomo