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Manna From Heaven

manna from heaven cloudburst after a long drought... earth quenches its thirst Submitted for... HI-KU(2) Poetry Contest (Winner: 2nd Place) Sponsored by: Brian Strand Date: 12/15/2020 Date written: 08/04/2020

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Jan Allison
Date: 12/17/2020 3:58:00 PM
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lovely lines Edward, many congrats :-) hugs jan xx
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/17/2020 4:08:00 PM
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Thank you, Anne-Lise:-)
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Carol Louise Moon
Date: 12/17/2020 2:25:00 PM
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Dear Edward, I really like this haiku. We can really relate to the ground soaking up the rain as being totally satisfying. Well done and congrats on your win.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/17/2020 2:57:00 PM
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Thank you so much for the comments and visit, Carol:-) Glad you liked this haiku of mine!
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Susan Ashley
Date: 12/17/2020 9:34:00 AM
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Ah, this is so beautifully expressed, Edward. I can feel the relief and satisfaction of your last line. Congratulations for your excellent win in Brian's contest.. ~Susan
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/17/2020 9:55:00 AM
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Thank you very much, Susan:-) Your visit and feedback means a great deal! Happy holidays!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/16/2020 3:15:00 PM
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Lovely one, Edward. VEry well done!! Congrats.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/16/2020 6:22:00 PM
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Thank you, Andrea:-) Most appreciated.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/16/2020 11:26:00 AM
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Love the second line Edward and the metaphor of manna as "earth quenches it thirst." Congratulations on your win! All the best.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/16/2020 11:54:00 AM
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Thank you so much, Sam:-) I'm glad you liked this! Happy holidays!
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Regina Mcintosh
Date: 8/6/2020 8:23:00 AM
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Rain is amazing. I love it and love writing poetry which it inspires me to. God bless you with many more wonderful writes.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/16/2020 11:49:00 AM
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Thank you so much, Regina:-) Sorry about the delay in reply!
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Anisha Dutta
Date: 8/4/2020 9:47:00 PM
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Enjoyed the Rains. All the best.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 8/5/2020 3:36:00 AM
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Thank you, Anisha:-)

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