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

July 9, 2015 at 7:31 AM

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

Viv Wigley

July 9, 2015 at 7:33 AM

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

Grace Mutindi

July 6, 2015 at 2:42 AM

Congratulations on your win Viv!

Viv Wigley

July 6, 2015 at 5:36 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

July 5, 2015 at 1:47 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

July 5, 2015 at 2:28 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

July 3, 2015 at 8:11 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

July 3, 2015 at 8:29 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

July 3, 2015 at 2:42 AM

I am enjoying your imagery - Julia, xx

Viv Wigley

July 3, 2015 at 8:30 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

July 2, 2015 at 10:31 PM

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

Viv Wigley

July 2, 2015 at 11:09 PM

grazie, Andrea. Amare, Viv x

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

July 2, 2015 at 10:21 PM

Brilliant haiku Viv! Congrats on big win!

Viv Wigley

July 2, 2015 at 11:10 PM

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

Laura Leiser

July 2, 2015 at 9:27 PM

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

Viv Wigley

July 2, 2015 at 11:10 PM

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

Carrie Richards

July 2, 2015 at 7:54 PM

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

Viv Wigley

July 2, 2015 at 11:12 PM

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

Constance La France

July 2, 2015 at 6:20 PM

Viv congratulations on your win in Shadows contest with this beauty

Viv Wigley

July 2, 2015 at 11:13 PM

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

Lee Carter

July 2, 2015 at 6:10 PM

Love this! Congrats!

Viv Wigley

July 2, 2015 at 11:15 PM

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

Eve Roper

July 2, 2015 at 6:04 PM

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

Viv Wigley

July 2, 2015 at 11:16 PM

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

Skat A

July 2, 2015 at 5:55 PM

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

Viv Wigley

July 2, 2015 at 11:17 PM

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

Shadow Hamilton

July 2, 2015 at 5:54 PM

beautiful Viv congrats on 3rd place hugs

Viv Wigley

July 2, 2015 at 11:18 PM

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

Kp Nunez

July 2, 2015 at 9:46 AM

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

Viv Wigley

July 2, 2015 at 2:17 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