Raul, Haiku Painter

His
Words
Flow with
Elegance
To create paintings
On a canvas filled with white light,
Bursting with everlasting imagery of nature



Copyright © 2009   Lena “Lolita” Townsend

*inspired by Raul’s wonderful Haiku “Sunset” 
*for Brian’s Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Chircop Avatar
September 22, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Raul is a haiku master , artist too-excellent tribute-Charma:)
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September 17, 2009 at 12:46 PM
That they do. Wonderful tribute to Raul! I enjoyed your answer to my blog question, describing your writing as "Living Loving." What an uplifting view. You've got me smiling today. Thank you. Karen
Fraser Avatar
June 13, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Tremendous tribute to Raul, his Haiku poems are awesome>>James
Shango Avatar
May 28, 2009 at 7:19 AM
This is the acme of genius and creativity ... a great write ... all the best in the contest, my special friend.
Cantu Avatar
May 24, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Uuuu nice tribute and numeration yeah!!!! I should try that at least once C= thanks for sharing yeah!!!:D:D:D
Devonshire Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 6:38 PM
A masterful tribute to our beloved Raul. He does have "elegance" in his "paintings." Love, Carolyn
Orozco Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Awesome write here! Jeremiah
Peranteau Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 6:42 AM
Awesome tribute,...I just love inspired writes,..touch of class Lena ! james
Winter Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 6:38 AM
Wow! Such a wonderful tribute (so well deserved) and an incredibly beautiful entry for the contest! Truly brilliant my dear! Love, Shar
Strand Avatar
May 18, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest Lolita Rgds Brian
Hickman Avatar
May 18, 2009 at 9:57 PM
a marvelous tribute in words that are excitingly beautiful and rich and Good luck in the contest,,also thank you so very very much for leaving such a beautiful comment after taking the time to read my poetry,,blessings..Cecil
Lopez Avatar
May 18, 2009 at 7:30 PM
This is a great tribute to a woderful souper. Raul is a great writer and an inspiration to all.....
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
May 18, 2009 at 6:06 PM
Well, Lolita, It looks like you have painted your own white light filled canvas. Nice job. (and I did have a nice day. Thank you...smiling.) Love, Dane.
Gumbo Avatar
May 18, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Oh this is full of bright brilliant energy! I love it Lena! Thanks also for your kind comments, I always enjoy to read you too :) Hugs!
Gorelick Avatar
May 18, 2009 at 3:48 PM
This is just wonderful...I love the ..canvas filled with white light. ..BG
Richards Avatar
May 18, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Perfect description of this wonderful poet who's pen paints magic! ~ Good luck..Lena!!
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May 18, 2009 at 2:54 PM
So much truth you share here. Nice tribute to Raul. Nice use of imagery. Good luck in the contest. Thank you for sharing this uplifting poem with us and for your kind words on mine. Keep on writing! Karen
Higgins Avatar
May 18, 2009 at 1:39 PM
He is a talent my friend..and so are you.
Moreno Avatar
May 18, 2009 at 1:01 PM
Whoa, thanks Lolita for this fabulous write. I didn't expect this, Best of luck with this in Brian's contest...Raul
Faulkner Avatar
May 18, 2009 at 12:29 PM
yeah that about descibes the haiku master
Leccese Avatar
May 18, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Yep this does describe Raul fairly well. Nice job! Nate
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