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8/9/2018
~6th Place (shared)~ Haiku Captcha Contest, sponsored by Harry Horsman


koi pond quietude
values and tones of zen stones
find repose and peace

 

 

Haiku Kvf

koi pond quietude
values and tones of zen stones
find repose and peace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Allison Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 12:45 PM
Dropping back with my congratulations on your win mark:-) Hugs Jan xx
Toney Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 1:53 PM
Thank you for brightening my day once again, Jan. Harry’s Contest was rather fun, wasn’t it ?? :)
Sietesantos Avatar
September 18, 2018 at 11:08 AM
So beautiful - a wonderful haiku that reads like a short prayer of serenity! Congratulations on a well-deserved win, my friend! Hugs. Pandita
Toney Avatar
September 18, 2018 at 12:31 PM
What a kind, gracious, encouraging comment, Pandita. Thank you so much!
Callus Avatar
September 18, 2018 at 2:54 AM
Congratulations on your fine win, Mark! Your imagery (including the accompanying visual) do transmit such a calm and peaceful aura. Regards // paul
Toney Avatar
September 18, 2018 at 7:23 AM
I appreciate your kind and considerate comments, Paul.
Gauthier Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 8:31 PM
Wow, Mark - a lovely haiku. A FAVE for me. Congrats on a most deserving win.
Toney Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 8:44 PM
Wow, Line, thanks for the FAVE. You've made my day! I enjoyed your haiku fse "fireworks show" too :)
Roper Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 7:58 PM
Great Haiku, Mark, congratulations on your win. ~`* Hugs Eve
Toney Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 8:37 PM
Thank you so much, Eve. That's very kind of you. I enjoyed your haiku kfp too! I see that we've both been very koi :)
Nicole Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 11:13 AM
Your thoughts hold such beauty, a tender calm. Congratulations Mark, on this win. :) Brandy
Toney Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 8:40 PM
Thank you for your very thoughtful comment, Brandy :)
Doll Avatar
September 7, 2018 at 9:08 AM
Great imagery and peace found in this haiku. Well done, Mark.
Toney Avatar
September 7, 2018 at 1:32 PM
Thank you for your kind encouragement, Warren.
Ashley Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 6:36 PM
Your meditative haiku speaks softly with exquisite beauty, Mark. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Toney Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 1:02 AM
What a lovely comment, Susan. Thank you very much :)
Nicole Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 1:49 PM
Soft, calm and peaceful. Beautiful moments linger indeed. :) Brandy
Toney Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 5:26 PM
Brandy, thank you for your gracious words of encouragement :)
Cunningham Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 3:54 AM
Lovely image Mark, those Japanese gardens are indeed peaceful. Good luck. Tom
Toney Avatar
August 10, 2018 at 4:12 PM
Much appreciated, Tom. I too enjoyed your mesmerizing rainbows in haiku cbh.
Blown Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 8:20 PM
you lend consciousness to color
Toney Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 8:50 PM
What a nice compliment! Thank you, sand blown.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 8:07 PM
That is wonnnderful! Fave :)) xomo
Toney Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 8:48 PM
Ah, Maureen. How nice is that! Thank you :)
Allison Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 7:14 PM
beautifully penned Mark:-) hugs Jan xx
Toney Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 7:21 PM
Thanks, Jan. I love your haiku xss with the "xanthic daffodils" swaying "on a cool morning breeze" :)
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