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Power Outage Pleasantries

. quaking thunder rattles the dish cupboard... I fetch the candles lightning flashes chasing the cat from the room... Scrabble in the dark __________________________________________________________ For Scat's Contest: Two January Haikus

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/8/2014 5:51:00 PM

Nice win..pd

Paul Callus

Date: 6/8/2014 2:36:00 PM

Another original take on this theme. Enjoyed! Congrats. // Paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/8/2014 10:58:00 AM

Love how you went with something that just seems to happen a lot in January. those damn power outages. I LOVE how you presented your examples. well done and congrats on the winners' list.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 6/8/2014 10:02:00 AM

Congrats on the win in the haiku contest on January, carrie

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 6/8/2014 9:29:00 AM

Well, who knows why this isn't way up there on the list. They are both great. BG

Theresa Stephens

Date: 6/8/2014 9:23:00 AM

Hi Carrie, Enjoyed reading your expressive poems. Congrats on your placements. Regards Theresa xx

Skat A

Date: 6/8/2014 8:39:00 AM

CARRIE :) Congratulations, thank you for the support....... SKAT

Joyce Johnson

Date: 1/19/2010 2:05:00 PM

This says it all. I just had an outage at my house but it was a hapless wild goose that hit the wires. I had to spend the night away from home. Thanks for the comments. Joyce

Audrey Haick

Date: 1/19/2010 1:57:00 PM

Great Haiku, Carrie. Sounds like fun times for the kids..and worry time for the adults!! Good write! Peace and love, Audrey P.S. Thank you so much for your kind comments.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/19/2010 11:07:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderfully written poetry today Carrie. I look forward to reading more of your poetry. Love, Carol

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 1/19/2010 12:07:00 AM

Carrie, How cozy, positive, and true... Nature is full of beautiful gifts... even storms. And life is made better when the beauty is noticed above the mundane problems. Once again, I have enjoyed your positive spirit through this insightful haiku. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/18/2010 6:20:00 PM

This scenario suits me just fine.. wonderful haiku and your title is terrific... Scrabble is a favorite of mine online style .. always trying to learn new and different words... enjoyed Carrie and your comments were most appreciated.. blessings... luv... to u.. Linda-Marie.. was finally able to post new blog photos tonight since October.. if u care to check out my two blogs posted...

Iolanda Scripca

Date: 1/18/2010 4:08:00 PM

Oh, Carrie, may I come and play Scrabble too? :) My husband and I were just looking out the window as it pours here, in San Diego county. We need the rain so badly here! Comfy atmosphere you created in this beautiful Haiku, dear Carrie. Love, Iolanda

Margaret Foster

Date: 1/18/2010 3:38:00 PM

It always amazes me how so much can be conveyed in the short verse of a haiku. You title is a great choice for great poem. well done...Margaret

Sue Mason

Date: 1/18/2010 3:28:00 PM

Sounds like fun ... smile ...

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/18/2010 2:38:00 PM

When life gives one lemons make lemonade. Love the way that you expressed it here. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara