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Long Beach

Crisp Spring day
          winds gusting
birds on beach

The West End
          where Artists aspire
to live their dreams

Strolling Boardwalk
          regulars pass by
enjoying rhythm

Daily excursions
          through turmoil
and jubilant feelings

Fog rolls in
          under a sprinkle
Ocean in a tempest

Sun breaks through
          during lackluster afternoon
children playing

Cell phone rings
          friendly voice
amidst chaos

Baseball season starts
          America's pastime
frigid eve

Another dawn
          breaks monotony
anxiety pesters

Spring snowfall imminent
          insomnia strikes
Is it natural?

A child is an angel
          my flesh and blood
sleeping peacefully

Video games galore
          when you hang
with a 14 year old.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 9/12/2024 9:16:00 PM
Dear Frank, you’ve penned a vibrant strand of haiku that captures moments in time with great imagery. Each one a gem, together a treasure! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 4/9/2018 11:04:00 AM
Sounds very real to me. Just want to : Absorbed in game bonus points gained Tide washes over
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Date: 12/1/2017 9:24:00 PM
I got a real kick out of the last one, and the one about spring snowfall , yeah, my insomnia would hit me there too!!! So it IS natural!
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Date: 11/23/2017 9:32:00 PM
Each haiku is a gem. Truly well done, Frank.
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Date: 11/22/2017 7:46:00 PM
How cool is this!! I don't know if you paint, but what a sweet little book of plein air watercolour illustrations in a journal with these would be awesome. I like your work Frank. Well done. Big Hugggs. Deb
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Date: 11/7/2017 1:06:00 PM
A truly magical place. Thank you for sharing, Frank. Elaine
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