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Mystic Rain

dark gray canopy 
swells with moist trailing essence
a drenching downpour

heaven weeps its gore
cries for oppressed multitude
paradise opens

mystic rain gushes
floods fill banks with mud and blood
silently God speaks 

Copyright © 2011  By Caryl S. Muzzey

First Place Winner ~ "Dark Rain (Haiku)” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: SKAT
Feb. 14, 2011

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Adeleke Adeite

Date: 7/12/2011 10:48:00 AM

Congrats on having your priceless poem featured this week. Keep your poetry pen dancing to the drumbeat of your poetry passion. Wishing many more features. Love to you always, Adeleke

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 7/11/2011 9:16:00 AM

Congratulations on your poem being featured. Also, on your 1st place win! i wasn't here yet, so I'm glad I found it!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/10/2011 6:40:00 PM

Congrats Caryl on your featured poem this week on PS.. wonderful words ..luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/10/2011 1:00:00 PM

Congratulations on your poem being featured this week Caryl. Love, Carol

Kory Calhoun

Date: 1/24/2011 5:59:00 AM

Hi Caryl - Excellent haiku. Congratulations on your BIG WIN in the "Dark Rain" contest. Best wishes, KC

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/21/2011 4:41:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this fine work..Sara

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/20/2011 2:32:00 PM

Oh my let's hope not! Congrad's on your winning write! Light & Love

Gert W. Knop

Date: 1/20/2011 7:07:00 AM

Well deserved wins, Caryl! Enjoyed the read! And thank you for your friendly comment on mine!...Gert

Nick Bagnall

Date: 1/18/2011 5:11:00 AM

Yep you've definitely got the dark bit in there, very interesting poem

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/17/2011 11:39:00 PM

excellent winners here, congrats Carly, enjoyed reading this. Harry

Tahera Mannan

Date: 1/17/2011 7:46:00 PM

This is a beauty. The end id superb. Many congratulations.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/17/2011 7:10:00 PM

wow, a deep one, CArly. I am glad to see the contest results and be able to read your amazing haiku. Congratulations!

Elaine George

Date: 1/17/2011 4:50:00 PM

Sensational Haiku, dear Caryl. Congratulations on your well deserved first place win. Lainie

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 1/17/2011 2:12:00 PM

Congratulations on the first place win in the contest, Caryl

James Fraser

Date: 1/17/2011 11:19:00 AM

Nice one Caryl, many congrats on your win in SKAT's contest & becoming a Premium Member....:)

Audrey Haick

Date: 1/17/2011 10:59:00 AM

Caryl, Congratulations on your fantastic win in the contest, Great job! Always, Annalise

Mohammad Yamin

Date: 1/17/2011 9:04:00 AM

Most impressive write -very enjoyable. Keep sharing. Welcome to PoetrySoup as Premium Member. Soupers grow.

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/17/2011 8:16:00 AM

A brooding poem....so well written, Caryl!!

Stephen Parker

Date: 1/17/2011 5:52:00 AM

Congratulations on your show-stopping win! Your cause celebre' also won!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/17/2011 5:36:00 AM

Congrats Caryl on your stunning first place win in the Dark Rain contest my friend.. an amazing and vibrant entry..enjoy the top spot where that air is rare and beautiful as your poem..with luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/17/2011 5:29:00 AM

Congratulations for your win in the "Dark Rain" contest Caryl sponsored by S K A T*. Love, Carol