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for Tania Kitchen's  the 'Nature haiku - Ocean, Lake or River' Poetry Contest

#11 on top 100 new poems list as of Aug 2, 2026

river

a river travels
to kiss the mouth of the sea ~
harmony runs deep
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Kerr Avatar
August 6, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Congratulations Andrea on a job well done. A deep emotional piece. Howard
Guptar Avatar
August 4, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Congratulatins dear poetess on your top win in this contest with a lovey haiku with beautiful imagery with resounding harmony. Wish you a mervellous day.
Andresen Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 11:08 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Andrea :) - hugs
George Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 5:09 AM
The pilgrimage of the river is to kiss the ocean and merge with it. Beautifully written. Congratulations Andrea 👏on your first place win.👍
Poet Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Back with warm congratulations on your podium win, Andrea
Brul Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 10:23 PM
and even if it becomes limpid in summer, it resolutely pushes its way to the sea. Short poems about river is really a gem. Congratulations. A fave for me! ^____^ JCB
Jabeen  Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Congratulations on your win!! Wonderful haiku!!
Buehler Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Awesome personification in this beautiful haiku, Andrea. Congratulations on your win.👏 🌸
Watts Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Hi Andrea Well done and Congrats on your river Poem Nicely thought out cheers Chris
Kitchin Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Andrea, congratulations on your first place win with your wonderful river haiku.
Dietrich Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Thanks, Tania. Much appreciated
Jones Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Love that second line! Congratulations on your top win!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 30, 2026 at 5:22 PM
oh wow, an impressive Haiku. Faving.
Dietrich Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Thanks so much
Hind Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 9:39 PM
lovely!
Empress Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Beautiful second line! I love that! How theres a personifying element there! And the way youv painted imagery! Ahhh! So prettty! Sending you light always ~
Dietrich Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Thanks , Inky
Poet Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 11:26 AM
You have used the ideal words to describe the ocean, and your writing is superb. Great job! Best of luck with the contest.
Devi Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 7:26 AM
A nice and loving metaphor.Very well penned
Scragg Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Very beautiful Andrea :-D your last line makes impact xx
Dietrich Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 4:35 PM
I'm glad you liked that last line. I just kept thinking of different ways I wanted to get my idea across
Buhagiar Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 1:46 AM
This is a very intelligent haiku. You did well.
Andresen Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 1:30 AM
- Lovely in harmony :) - Best wishes in the contest, Andrea :) - Have a nice weekend :) - hugs
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