Migration of the Monarchs

drowsy cricket songs
call orange-black wings to rest
on yellow ragweed

hunting with broomsticks
bent coat hangers and cheesecloth
we chase summer dreams
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Haight Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 7:35 PM
Wonderful imagery, Tim. Congratulations on your podium win! Sandra
George   Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 2:12 PM
What a magnificent image you have created with this incredible Senryu, Tim. Number one in my book. Congrats. Elaine
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November 21, 2016 at 7:49 AM
Tim, congrats on your win with this lovely piece! Janice
Rodrigues Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 7:28 AM
Congrats on this lovely one, Tim!
Kundu Avatar
November 20, 2016 at 11:18 PM
Such beautiful imagery! Congrats on the win, Tim!
A. Sharma Avatar
August 20, 2015 at 11:33 PM
Precise and beautiful Tim! loved these haikus much, congrats on big win!
Lamoureux Avatar
August 19, 2015 at 9:25 AM
Great imagery, congrats.
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August 18, 2015 at 9:14 AM
Tim, you are the monarch of haiku with this beautiful, winning piece! Not only is it cleverly written, but the imagery is awesome! Congratulations and a 7 on your great win! Pandita
Rodgers Avatar
August 18, 2015 at 8:53 AM
you've caught it - congrats on your win
A  Avatar
August 18, 2015 at 12:19 AM
Hi Tim, loving and enjoying this one again.... Congratulations on your butterfly win. SKAT love
A  Avatar
May 26, 2015 at 3:12 PM
They haiku, is a for I'm studying right now. Love the line chasing autumn dreams. SKAT
Austin Avatar
October 13, 2014 at 11:47 AM
I love haiku. Love these gems too. Congrats on the selection. daver
Brown Avatar
August 30, 2012 at 5:30 AM
Congratulations on your win in Russell's "Autumn Fall Colors" contest Tim. Love, Carol
Merryman Avatar
August 26, 2012 at 7:33 PM
Nice imagery, Tim. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
Sweetheart Avatar
August 26, 2012 at 7:43 AM
congrats Tim on a glorious win for this colorful entry luv.. hope the Saints are great this year .. but gotta cheer for my GMEN..
Grisetti Avatar
August 24, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Fall right into Halloween, fun. COngratulations on your win.
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September 18, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Creative use of imagery for an interesting view. I like the uplifting way you ended this poem. Keep on writing! Karen
Moreno Avatar
September 18, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Splendid imagery Tim, nice work...Raul
Guzzi Avatar
September 18, 2009 at 4:39 PM
just wonderful Tim! Such a fresh and unique Fall view! Light & Love
Lopez Avatar
September 18, 2009 at 4:05 PM
this is a great visual to a summer time activity ....loved it! "chasing summer dreams" >>>>>>>>>>wheew....nice!
Kendrick Avatar
September 18, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Nicely done double Haiku. That ragweed is out there this year really makes some people sick. Keep writing. Sara
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