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Scratch In the Summer Sky

Written on August 13, 2012

Cluttering the blue -
A thick white line of a cloud.
The jet races away.





Your Best Haiku contest
Fifth Place

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Sheri Fresonke Harper

May 31, 2013 at 9:17 PM

Terrific haiku, Gail, enjoyed it, nice catch!

Carol Sunshine Brown

November 30, 2012 at 6:34 AM

Congratulations on your win in Nathan's "Your Best Haiku" contest Gail. Love, Carol

Yanny Widjanarko

November 22, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Hey Gail, congrats of your winning too, your haiku is really great :D - Hug, Yanny

Gail Debole

November 24, 2012 at 4:41 PM

Hi Yanny - Thank you for the acknowledgement! - Gail

Kaye S-

November 22, 2012 at 6:00 AM

A very creative haiku, Gail! I never thought of that- but upon reading it, yes that trail in the sky does look like scratch marks-- very nice! I see this won, so congrats to you!

Gail Debole

November 24, 2012 at 4:41 PM

Hello Kaye - Thank you so much for stopping by to let me know your thoughts on this, and your acknowledgement! - Gail

Sara Kendrick

November 21, 2012 at 6:38 AM

Congrats on your winning work..I too observe those steaks of clouds..Sara

Gail Debole

November 24, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Hi Sara - Thank you so much for your congrats! I just happened to be in the right inspirational place at the right time...so I consider myself lucky in that regard. - Gail

Andrea Dietrich

November 19, 2012 at 9:50 PM

this truly was a BEST haiku of yours that you entered. Congrats on your well deserved win.

Gail Debole

November 24, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Hi Andrea - Thank you so much for your acknowledgement! - Gail

Poet Destroyer A

November 19, 2012 at 2:42 PM

Gail, :-) congratulations with your good enough haiku... xox~PD

Gail Debole

November 24, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Hi PD - Thank you so much for your acknowledgement! - Gail

Matthew Anish

November 19, 2012 at 12:41 PM

You captured the moment quite well in your succinct verse. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Gail Debole

November 24, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Hello Matthew - I am glad that you like my poem! Thanks for stopping by to tell me. - Gail

Len Gasun

November 19, 2012 at 10:03 AM

Many congratulations on your win my dear Gail! love/hugs, Leonora

Gail Debole

November 24, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Hi Leonora - Thank you so much for your congratulatory note! - Gail

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

November 19, 2012 at 1:48 AM

CONGRATS GAIL ON A FABULOUS WRITE AND WIN LUV .. REMINDS ME OF SKY WRITING JETS LONG AGO WHEN I WAS A CHILD LUV .. WISHING U AND FAMILY A VERY HAPPY AND BLESSED THANKSGIVING ..

Gail Debole

November 24, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Hi S.H. - Thank you so much for your wonderful congratulatory note! I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving! - Gail

Nathan D.

November 18, 2012 at 9:37 PM

good haiku' Nate

Gail Debole

November 24, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Hello Nate - I consider it an honor to have my poem ranked fifth in your contest! - Thank you, Gail

Andrea Dietrich

August 25, 2012 at 2:02 PM

wow, I know haiku are not supposed to be titled, but I love the title you put with this one. Great imagery in the poem.

Gail Debole

November 24, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Hi Andrea - Thank you for the compliment about the title of this poem and the imagery! - Gail

Harry Horsman

August 23, 2012 at 7:20 AM

like this awesome Haiku, Gail.

Gail Debole

November 24, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Hi Harry - Glad you liked my poem! - Gail

Len Gasun

August 18, 2012 at 3:12 AM

Nice one, Gail. I am so happy to read some of your work today. Thanks for your inspirational comments!

Gail Debole

November 24, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Hi Leonora - Thank you for stopping by, and you are very welcome! - Gail

Carol Sunshine Brown

August 17, 2012 at 10:59 AM

I felt the need to stop by your list of poetry today Gail. I wish to thank you for your kind words on my writing. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and hope to see you back here Monday. Love, Carol XX

Gail Debole

November 24, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Hi Carol - Thank you for your never ending support! - Gail