Ode To Summer

...for jhl
shimmering thermals
rise like the unleashed phoenix
summer storm has fled
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Roe Avatar
September 12, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Brilliant! i have been reading through your poetry and i truly enjoy it.
Null Avatar
August 30, 2009 at 10:19 PM
I do like, that was sweet but not necessary.....Karla
Richards Avatar
August 30, 2009 at 8:40 AM
Another wonderful haiku!! lovely work! ~ Carrie
Peranteau Avatar
August 30, 2009 at 8:03 AM
Great Haiku Mr. Goff,...Oh please Oh please ,....bring on the cold,...sorry heat fans,..I'm a polar bear ! *smiles* TY for this one Sir ! james
Strand Avatar
August 30, 2009 at 12:59 AM
Like that last line Jim.Nice one Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Moreno Avatar
August 29, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Nice work James, loved the ode...Raul
Chircop Avatar
August 29, 2009 at 10:57 PM
this is so true---i had an August full of heatwaves.......but summerstroms flied away and w e re waiting for some rain:)excelllent Ode.......bravo --charma
Null Avatar
August 29, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Most definately in the air. I posted one also (8-19-09). It was so hot that day, I knew what was coming. Today was 70 degrees. Good one James....Karla
Knox Avatar
August 29, 2009 at 10:09 PM
summer put to words .... excellent description!!! :)
Null Avatar
August 29, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Most definately in the air I posted one also (8-19-09). It was so hot I knew what was coming, today was 70! Good one James
Mason Avatar
August 29, 2009 at 8:37 PM
I just posted a change of the season haiku too ... must be in the air ... smile ... great imagery here, James !!
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