Carrie Richards Poet Haiku

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

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For Scat's Contest: Two January Haikus

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Poet Destroyer A June 8, 2014 at 5:51 PM Nice win..pd

Paul Callus June 8, 2014 at 2:36 PM Another original take on this theme. Enjoyed! Congrats. // Paul

Andrea Dietrich June 8, 2014 at 10:58 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 June 8, 2014 at 10:02 AM Congrats on the win in the haiku contest on January, carrie

Barbara Gorelick June 8, 2014 at 9:29 AM Well, who knows why this isn't way up there on the list. They are both great. BG

Theresa Stephens June 8, 2014 at 9:23 AM Hi Carrie, Enjoyed reading your expressive poems. Congrats on your placements. Regards Theresa xx

Skat A June 8, 2014 at 8:39 AM CARRIE :) Congratulations, thank you for the support....... SKAT

Joyce Johnson January 19, 2010 at 2:05 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 January 19, 2010 at 1:57 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 January 19, 2010 at 11:07 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 January 19, 2010 at 12:07 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 January 18, 2010 at 6:20 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 January 18, 2010 at 4:08 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 January 18, 2010 at 3:38 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 January 18, 2010 at 3:28 PM Sounds like fun ... smile ...

Sara Kendrick January 18, 2010 at 2:38 PM When life gives one lemons make lemonade. Love the way that you expressed it here. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara