Harpooned

aeolian mist of Bretagne
as the orange
sun cannonballs into the
ocean depths. shrillness
of sound on shepherd peaks,
trembles down on panic-grass.
sprites and sirens toss’d from their sleep.
the earth violates, the sea
surmounts.
                        trident stabbed whale —
                        hearty breakfast in
                        the fisherman’s bed.

11/22/2020
Make Me Laugh with Some Humor
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Roper Avatar
December 20, 2020 at 9:25 PM
Congratulations on your win, Kim. Hugs Eve
Rodrigues Avatar
December 21, 2020 at 3:21 AM
Thank you!
Callus Avatar
December 20, 2020 at 12:39 AM
The title harpooned my attention, Kim! This could easily have been a witty Haibun. ~ Congratulations on your fine win. ~ Wishing you and yours a Merry & Blessed Christmas. // paul
Rodrigues Avatar
December 21, 2020 at 3:22 AM
Meant to be humorous. : ) Thank you
Dietrich Avatar
December 19, 2020 at 6:22 PM
oh that final part with the haiku. Too cool!! Congrats on the win.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 19, 2020 at 7:48 PM
Thank you! Hope all is well with you and yours!
Y. Avatar
December 19, 2020 at 3:23 PM
Hi Kim, Title grabbed my attention. Congratulations on your winning write. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year:-) Alexis
Rodrigues Avatar
December 19, 2020 at 4:53 PM
Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Kitchin Avatar
December 19, 2020 at 3:57 AM
Kim, congratulations on your winning placement with your funny story!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 19, 2020 at 6:37 AM
Thank you, Tania! :) :)
Buhagiar Avatar
November 22, 2020 at 10:51 PM
I find some pity for the poor whale, though I'm sure it makes a hearty breakfast. ~~
Rodrigues Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 2:48 AM
For sure...even I feel sorry for the whale.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 2:46 AM
For sure...even I feel sorry for the whale.
Watt Avatar
November 22, 2020 at 8:56 PM
I love the image of the sun cannonballing into the ocean depths, Kim! Best wished in the contest ~ John
Rodrigues Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 2:47 AM
Thank you, John!
Buehler Avatar
November 22, 2020 at 8:26 PM
as the orange sun cannonballs into the ocean depths...Such splendid imagery! I love this witty, humorous poem. Best wishes for the contest. :=)
Rodrigues Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 2:47 AM
Thank you, Evelyn!
Wolf Avatar
November 22, 2020 at 7:15 PM
This is some kind of high-falutin' fancy-shmancy, sophisticated humor, methinks! lol. ~ Gone Fishing
Rodrigues Avatar
November 22, 2020 at 7:27 PM
A mix of complicated imagery...me thinks ;)
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