Self Reflection

treasures of beauty positive thoughts inspired like sun's rays at dawn ~~~~~~~***~~~~~~~ © Joseph S. Spence, Sr., (Epulaeryu Master) 5/18/09 All Rights Reserved, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Senior Advisor, to Founder of Motivational Strips Ambassador De Literature Noble Star of Literature 2018 Living Legend of the 21st Century Pentasiv B World Friendship Poetry Featured Poet 2019 ~~~~~~~***~~~~~~~ Joseph S. Spence, Sr., is the author of "The Awakened One Poetics" (2009), which is published in seven different languages. He invented the Epulaeryu poetry form, which focuses on succulent cuisines and drinks. He is published in various forums, including the World Haiku Association; Poetinis Druskininku, Milwaukee Area College, Phoenix Magazine; Möbius Poetry, and Taj Mahal Review to name a few. Joseph is a Goodwill Ambassador for the state of Arkansas, USA, a college faculty, and a military veteran. ~~~~~~~***~~~~~~~
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Guaman Avatar
June 6, 2010 at 1:42 AM
Wonderful Job.
George   Avatar
August 28, 2009 at 2:18 AM
Beuatiful, dear Joseph Lainie
Brown Avatar
July 21, 2009 at 6:08 AM
Bravo well done an outstanding Haiku in my mind Joseph Sr.. Love,and blessings to you and yours always, Carol
Moreno Avatar
July 11, 2009 at 6:03 PM
A great point of view...Raul
Jordan Avatar
July 10, 2009 at 9:58 AM
Joseph I simply love this haiku - I have missed you while you have been gone and pray for you and your family often - God Bless you Joseph, MJ
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July 7, 2009 at 10:56 AM
A lovely vision of the sun at dawn and the hope it inspires for a new day. The best days start with "positive thought", a needed reminder.
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June 27, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Joseph this is a very beautifully written reflective write in perfect form. Thank you for sharing. God's Love and Many Blessings, Always, Adell
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June 20, 2009 at 1:25 PM
A very welcome, uplifting quality to this great haiku, Joseph! Well done. Love, carolyn
Bird Avatar
June 6, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Brilliant Haiku Joseph. This was a nice bright piece of pick me up definitely!
Ahmad Avatar
May 29, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Excellent!
Hogans Avatar
May 28, 2009 at 10:35 AM
I needed something like this to get through the rest of this 9-5 thanx... PEACE
Cantu Avatar
May 23, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Uhhh, nice nice, morning mist turned into a haystacks bowl!! Warm line in the end, very nice! Thanks for sharing!!=Dt
Blake Ii Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Thanks you! This is so refreshing. This has made my day. Sam
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May 21, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Great as always and thanks for the beautiful words of encouragement
Esquire Avatar
May 21, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Dear "Professor" Joseph, What a Perfect Haiku as always YOUR POETIC Genius Shines through ALWAYS...HG Soup Mail Call (2)
Mason Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Awesome, Joseph. Thanks so much for your recent comments and I'm sort of back here ... been away for a few days and not writing yet but ready to comment ... thanks again for all your support!!
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May 20, 2009 at 10:22 AM
This is beautiful....Aleera
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May 19, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Wooow! Here's another one. Kudos. Ernilando
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May 19, 2009 at 4:07 PM
I Love it.! -Reality
Megens Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 11:17 AM
SO MUCH BEAUTY IN LITTLE WORDS YOU MADE ME SMILE
Winter Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 6:53 AM
A beautiful reminder each day a chance to start anew. Deeply inspiring and making me smile! Love, Shar
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May 18, 2009 at 3:37 PM
VEry beautiful ...dawn and dusk..my favorite times. BG
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May 18, 2009 at 3:10 PM
A beautiful poem, in words and form...lovely!! ~ Carrie
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May 18, 2009 at 3:09 PM
So soothing and peaceful. Awesome write. Very well done. Smiles from Lolita
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