Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Haiku

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- Haiku X 135 - Volcanic Eruptions -

                          earth cracked ~ lava spurts
                                sulfur dioxide gas kills
                                 a heartbreaking loss











07/06/2018
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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Magicicada Poetry Contest
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www.howmanysyllables.com : 5-7-5

3rd place in the contest

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Susan Gentry June 20, 2018 at 11:23 PM Congratulations on your win with this awesome haiku! Well done! Anne-Lise Andresen June 21, 2018 at 4:09 AM - Many thanks for your congratulations, Susan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Elaine Gonzales June 16, 2018 at 1:35 AM Congratulations on your wonderful win Anne-Lise with this very meaningful haiku. Regards :) Anne-Lise Andresen June 16, 2018 at 1:58 PM - Many thanks for your congratulations, Elaine :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Roy Pett June 15, 2018 at 2:34 PM Congratulations on your well deserved win Anne-Lise, excellent Haiku. :)) Anne-Lise Andresen June 15, 2018 at 2:38 PM - Many thanks Roy, for your friendly congratulations and visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper June 15, 2018 at 12:15 PM Nicely done haiku,Sunshine , love the imagery! Congratulations on your win ..... Hugs Eve ~' * Anne-Lise Andresen June 15, 2018 at 12:33 PM - Many thanks for your friendly congratulations and visit, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham June 15, 2018 at 9:43 AM Congratulations Sunshine. Tom. Anne-Lise Andresen June 15, 2018 at 12:33 PM - Many thanks for your friendly congratulations and visit, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Heidi Sands June 15, 2018 at 9:39 AM Congratulations for your win! :) Anne-Lise Andresen June 15, 2018 at 12:32 PM - Many thanks Heidi, for your friendly congratulations and visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 15, 2018 at 9:33 AM An impacting piece Anne-Lise, potent poem. A timely tender piece. Congratulations on your placement in my contest! Thank you for your support :) xomo Anne-Lise Andresen June 15, 2018 at 12:30 PM - A nice surprise, many thanks for my win in your contest Maureen :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Constance La France June 15, 2018 at 9:04 AM Sunshine, congratulations on your placement in the contest with this meaningful haiku. Hope all is well with you. Constance Anne-Lise Andresen June 15, 2018 at 12:32 PM - Many thanks for your friendly congratulations and visit, B.W. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Pandita Sietesantos June 15, 2018 at 8:52 AM Excellent haiku, my friend! Congratulations on a beautiful win! Hugs. Pandita Anne-Lise Andresen June 15, 2018 at 12:31 PM - Many thanks Pandita, for your friendly congratulations and visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Reason A. Poteet June 15, 2018 at 8:46 AM very current response, may our prayers be for their physical safety intervene despite the loss of property. This is a great analogy of the breaking forth of the cicada. Anne-Lise Andresen June 15, 2018 at 12:31 PM - Many thanks R.A.P., for your friendly congratulations and visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Carolyn Devonshire June 13, 2018 at 6:36 PM We have been so worried about Connie and others who live in Hawaii. Your haiku is well-composed and very timely too, Sunshine. Sending winning wishes your way, dear. Love, Carolyn Anne-Lise Andresen June 14, 2018 at 3:19 AM - It must be terrible to live as close to a volcano, Carolyn - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock June 13, 2018 at 2:28 PM I feel sorry for anyone is the area and for the loss. Excellent haiku. love phyl Anne-Lise Andresen June 13, 2018 at 2:32 PM - A terrible disaster, dear Phyllis ... so many dead - Thank you for your words and friendly visits :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus June 11, 2018 at 4:21 PM This eruption reminds me of the cicadas' explosive moment when they leave the depths of darkness and fly to freedom, Anne-Lise! The difference lies in their contrasting effects of joy and sadness. Hugs // paul Anne-Lise Andresen June 12, 2018 at 1:43 PM - Here they "fly" right into death ... scary encounter with the volcano, Paul - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich June 10, 2018 at 7:14 PM I enjoyed seeing your magicicada Ku today, Sunshine. Anne-Lise Andresen June 11, 2018 at 1:37 AM - Thank you Andrea, for your words and friendly visits :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux June 9, 2018 at 8:38 AM Heartbreaking Indeed. Anne-Lise Andresen June 9, 2018 at 8:43 AM - Many thanks for your visit and comment, Richard :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Warren Doll June 9, 2018 at 8:31 AM A haiku about the darker side of nature-brilliant! Well done, Anne-Lise. Warren :) Anne-Lise Andresen June 9, 2018 at 8:33 AM - The world has many colors, Warren :) - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sara Kendrick June 8, 2018 at 5:51 PM Isn't it sad and scary with two volcanos erupting at the same time. All the lives lost in Guatemala and the heartbreak for those who lost loved ones and friends. Enjoyed reading your well thought out work. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara Anne-Lise Andresen June 9, 2018 at 8:28 AM - A terrible disaster, dear Sara ... so many dead - Thank you for your words and friendly visits :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Janice Canerdy June 8, 2018 at 2:56 PM Well done, Anne-Lise! An onsite journalist reporting recently on the volcano in Hawaii (can't epell it) was overcome with fumes. I saw this on the news. Janice Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2018 at 2:59 PM - A terrible experience, Janice - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud June 8, 2018 at 1:48 PM a burst of fine images, anne... your volcanic poem is aflame!.. happy huggs Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2018 at 1:53 PM - Many thanks for your visit and comment, Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mike Gentile June 8, 2018 at 9:26 AM And a heartbreaking haiku you have crafted, Anne-Lise! Spot on xxoo Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2018 at 12:02 PM - Many thanks for your visit and comment, Mike :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May June 8, 2018 at 6:51 AM Those who live near the volcanoes suffered loss..Nicely expressed Anne Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2018 at 6:55 AM - Many thanks for your visit and comment, Joseph :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Harry Horsman June 8, 2018 at 5:53 AM Brilliant, Anne-Lise, yes the lava creating new land, but at what cost? love the Haiku. Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2018 at 6:20 AM - It costs human life and a lot of sadness, Harry - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis June 8, 2018 at 3:33 AM Excellent Haiku describing a horrific reality my dearest friend, Anne-Lise! Hugs xx Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2018 at 4:05 AM - Many thanks for your visit and comment, Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael June 7, 2018 at 11:11 PM Nice imagery...Horrifying death...All the best Anne-Lise Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2018 at 4:04 AM - Many thanks Arturo, for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Lyric Man June 7, 2018 at 10:51 PM Small lines that paint large.. terrific write, Sunshine! Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2018 at 4:02 AM - Many thanks for your visit and comment, Chance Summer :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

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