Ovation

raindrops fill petals summer lily bows her head takes gentle applause (For contest 'Traditional Haiku #2', sponsored by Shadow Hamilton) July 2nd 2015

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Funom Makama

Date: 7/9/2015 7:31:00 AM

This is an awesome write. I appreciate the true message of your candid expression.

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/9/2015 7:33:00 AM

Thank you, Funom, I appreciate your comments. Regards, Viv

Grace Mutindi

Date: 7/6/2015 2:42:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Viv!

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/6/2015 5:36:00 AM

Thanks, Grace I do like traditional Haikus that stay true to form- it makes one work that little harder to do so much with so little. Viv x

Hailey Comet

Date: 7/5/2015 1:47:00 PM

A quaint piece that makes me think renaissance. With few words you managed to paint a beautiful piece that creates a vivid picture. Nice.

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/5/2015 2:28:00 PM

Thanks, Hailey, I tend to find Haiku are like china teacups- they do the same job as a mug but you have to handle them really carefully. Viv

Duke Beaufort

Date: 7/3/2015 8:11:00 AM

Have you ever noticed that a rain shower hitting the leaves or surfaces sometimes does sound like applause? You must have judging by your words. The sights and sounds you describe are that of a very perceptive human.

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/3/2015 8:29:00 AM

Yes, Duke, the sound of a gentle summer rain is very similiar to that polite applause you get at a classical concert. Very soothing. Thanks for dropping by. Regards, Viv

Julia Ward

Date: 7/3/2015 2:42:00 AM

I am enjoying your imagery - Julia, xx

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/3/2015 8:30:00 AM

Thanks, Julia, I like to think that the flowers in my garden are humbly accepting their gift of water rather than cowering from it. Viv x

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/2/2015 10:31:00 PM

FANTASTICO!!! I mean it. Congrats on a great win.

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/2/2015 11:09:00 PM

grazie, Andrea. Amare, Viv x

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 7/2/2015 10:21:00 PM

Brilliant haiku Viv! Congrats on big win!

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/2/2015 11:10:00 PM

Thanks, Upma, you're very kind. Viv x

Laura Leiser

Date: 7/2/2015 9:27:00 PM

Loved this, Viv! You style is so unique...great!

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/2/2015 11:10:00 PM

Thanks, Laura. I do like Haiku- poetry's little pearls. Viv x

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/2/2015 7:54:00 PM

Oh, yes...so lovely !!! Good one !!

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/2/2015 11:12:00 PM

Thanks, Carrie. I would like to thank my kitchen window for inspiration. Viv x

Constance La France

Date: 7/2/2015 6:20:00 PM

Viv congratulations on your win in Shadows contest with this beauty

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/2/2015 11:13:00 PM

Thanks, BW, nice to see everyone sticking to form. Beauty in simplicity. Viv x

Lee Carter

Date: 7/2/2015 6:10:00 PM

Love this! Congrats!

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/2/2015 11:15:00 PM

Thanks, Lee. If your Haiku was a first attempt, it's an absolute belter. Well done!

Eve Roper

Date: 7/2/2015 6:04:00 PM

Nice write, Viv , congratulations on your win a 7. Hugs Eve

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/2/2015 11:16:00 PM

Thanks Eve, I always enjoy composing a Haiku. Calms the soul. Viv x

Skat A

Date: 7/2/2015 5:55:00 PM

Lovely Ovation Viv, :-) Congratulations with your wonderful win! *SKAT*

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/2/2015 11:17:00 PM

Thanks, Skat. The rest of the entries are terrific. Wish my poetry wall was bigger...... Viv x

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 7/2/2015 5:54:00 PM

beautiful Viv congrats on 3rd place hugs

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/2/2015 11:18:00 PM

Thanks, Shadow, your stipulation of remaining true to form has pulled out a crop of real crackers. Viv x

Kp Nunez

Date: 7/2/2015 9:46:00 AM

I love the imagery, Viv. Btw, if you're interested, read Debbie's comment on my Sunrise haiku. An edifying tip. :-)

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/2/2015 2:17:00 PM

Thanks, Kim, for stopping by. I treat a Haiku as literary maths- first line as a statement, second line a result, third line sum of the two parts. It tends to work for me. Viv x

Duke Beaufort

Date: 7/2/2015 7:00:00 AM

Look at you--you poet you!!!

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/2/2015 8:42:00 AM

I aim to please. And normally miss. Thanks for popping by, Duke. Regards, Viv