James Fraser Poet Haiku

Not Quite a Rainbow

Fire rainbow, misnamed.
Circumhorizontal arc
Is an optical

Phenomenon, an
Ice halo formed by plate shaped
Ice crystals in high

Level cirrus clouds.
Circumhorizon arc is 
It's other cool name
 
 
 
  http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/nature-5.php

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Anne Linington October 22, 2009 at 1:02 AM I want totry some Haiku poetry. Good to read yours James- enjoyed this one about the rainbow.

Jayne Eggins October 10, 2009 at 9:35 AM LOL clever clever write I loved it well done again James ... love Jayne

James Peranteau September 30, 2009 at 2:29 PM Mr. Fraser,...I was all dumbs,...I mean thumbs in science,...thanks for the poetic teaching,...I grasp it easier this way ! james

Caroline Cécile Delacroix September 29, 2009 at 7:47 PM Indeed it is an amazing phenomenon nd thank you for the scientific explanation of it that you brought out with excellent imagery. Quite an imagination you have. Thanks for sharing. Caroline.

Carol Sunshine Brown September 29, 2009 at 9:14 AM I enjoyed reading your Haiku's today. Please continue writing and sharing with us James. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire September 29, 2009 at 6:56 AM I am always so amazed by your talent, James, and your ability to educate readers through poetry. This poem is aces! Love you, Carolyn

Jared Pickett September 29, 2009 at 12:43 AM I like the triple Haiku James... I agree, very educated and well written indeed.......:JP]

Kate W September 28, 2009 at 11:50 PM very educational keep up the good work.........always kate

Sara Kendrick September 28, 2009 at 3:32 PM Scientific information in poetic form very educational. Keep writing. Sara

Raul Moreno September 28, 2009 at 12:57 PM Loved the middle one James, nice work...Raul