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Written July 23 2026 for contest Nature Haiku Ocean Lake or River sponsor Tania Kitchen

ocean

ocean waves crashing
against tan beach then retreats
leaving dead beached whale

Copyright © Karen Jones | Year Posted 2026

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Krishnanand Guptar

August 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM

Congratulations Karen on your high win in this contest with a lovely haiku on the ocean with beeautiful imagery of waves crashing on the shore.Wish you a splendid day.

August 4, 2026 at 2:25 PM

Thank you kindly Krishnanand! Blessings to you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 3, 2026 at 11:12 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Karen :) - hugs

August 3, 2026 at 11:33 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise!😊

August 3, 2026 at 2:08 AM

Back with warm congratulations on your podium win, Karen.

August 3, 2026 at 2:10 AM

😊 Thanks Sotto!

August 2, 2026 at 11:40 PM

You often see that on the news Karen, it's heartbreaking. Congratulations on your win and enjoy the week ahead. Tom

August 3, 2026 at 12:06 AM

Thank you Tom!

Andrea Dietrich

August 2, 2026 at 6:58 PM

Back with congrats. I was so sure I commented on this before. I wonder if all my comments are getting on!!

August 2, 2026 at 11:10 PM

No worries. I know when I tried to comment on Valsa’s page it at first wouldn’t stick. Thanks 😊

August 2, 2026 at 2:36 PM

Karen, congratulations on your winning placement with your creative ocean haiku with vivid imagery.

August 2, 2026 at 2:55 PM

Thank you Tania for a fun inspiring contest and my placement!

July 24, 2026 at 8:54 PM

It is sad that whales land dead on the ocean shore. Beautiful haiku. Waves crashing and retreating on the tan beach.... great image. All the best dear Karen.

July 24, 2026 at 9:18 PM

Thanks Valsa!

July 24, 2026 at 1:22 PM

Absolutely gorgeous imagery dear karen! I love your haiku! Especially love the second line! Exquisite and so picturesque ! Well delivered. Pleasure reading! Sending you light always ~

July 24, 2026 at 2:10 PM

Thanks so much Ink Empress!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

July 24, 2026 at 9:48 AM

Dear Karen, There’s a whole story in that retreating wave, a whole sorrow in what’s left behind. A powerful, elemental piece. Blessings, Daniel

July 24, 2026 at 12:13 PM

Thank you Daniel!

July 24, 2026 at 7:07 AM

This haiku is very well crafted, Karen. With its wonderful layers of imagery, it built a powerful piece of writing. Best wishes for the contest.

July 24, 2026 at 8:59 AM

I appreciate you Sotto!

Paula Goldsmith

July 23, 2026 at 12:58 PM

I love the ocean. I enjoyed reading your powerful yet so sad write. Wish I was on a beach playing in the ocean waters. "Good Luck" I did, "river." Have a wonderful day writing away................

July 23, 2026 at 1:13 PM

Thanks so much and blessings.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

July 23, 2026 at 10:57 AM

Dear Karen, your haiku lands with such stark clarity. I love how you let nature speak without forcing a message, and the restraint gives the poem its power. A strong, memorable piece. Blessings, Daniel

July 23, 2026 at 1:09 PM

Thanks Daniel.

Abdullah Alhemaidy

July 23, 2026 at 10:37 AM

Very nice!

July 23, 2026 at 1:07 PM

Thank you!

July 23, 2026 at 8:50 AM

Strong haiku that can be interpreted in many different ways; your imagery is incredible, Karen. Best of luck in the contest.

July 23, 2026 at 9:50 AM

Sotto your comments always inspire! Thank you!

July 23, 2026 at 6:10 AM

Guess this was a rough storm way out in the ocean.

July 23, 2026 at 6:49 AM

That’s one possibility.

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