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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

Copyright © Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart | Year Posted 2018

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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. Login to Reply

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 :) Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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! : ) Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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 Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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^ Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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 Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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. Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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. Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/26/2018 9:23:00 PM Thank you Frank :)

Silent One Date: 9/25/2018 1:40:00 PM Oooh nice.... Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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. :)) Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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"! :) Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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! Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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. Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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.... Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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. Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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 Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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. Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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! Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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 Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/24/2018 9:37:00 AM Thank you Tom, it's an image that sticks :) xomo