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Lightning In the Night

Sky-to-land flashes,
                             Bright boughs clawing through blackness,
                                         Nude tree dives headfirst.

Copyright © Bernard Chan | Year Posted 2018

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Mahtab Bangalee

May 7, 2019 at 11:51 PM

Nude tree dives headfirst/// superb expression

May 8, 2019 at 7:43 AM

Thanks a lot, Mahtab.

November 10, 2018 at 10:43 AM

Your brilliant haiku is boldly enlivened by dynamic and dramatic imagery, Bernard. A sensory feast! Warmest wishes.. ~ Susan

November 11, 2018 at 4:26 AM

Thank you so much, Susan!

October 26, 2018 at 9:33 PM

Brilliant haiku, Bernard. Wonderful action and strong imagery, Very unique! ~Warren

October 27, 2018 at 5:41 AM

Thank you very much, Warren!

October 22, 2018 at 10:57 AM

Wow! Love the ending! Great imagery and action! Fave, Bernard!

October 22, 2018 at 5:56 PM

Thank you very much, Kim, for your visit and lovely comment. I feel honored. Much appreciated!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 22, 2018 at 8:30 AM

Fantastic imagery! A really cool haiku :) xomo

October 22, 2018 at 5:51 PM

Thank you so much, Maureen :)

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