Shades of Gold

glowing shades of gold
sunrise over mountain crests ~
nimbus disruption



August 17, 2020
Haiku - Nature Themed 2 Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin
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Watt Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 11:44 PM
I believe you are more of a morning person than I'll ever be, Jenna. Thank you for describing the beauty I miss almost every day! Delightful lines, congrats on your win ~ John
Logan Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 11:50 PM
Good morning, John. My sleeping habits are atrocious. I'm sorry you miss out on seeing this beautiful scene. Thank you for your ever present kind thoughts.
Andresen Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 11:32 AM
- I am sending a copy of my comment from 8/23/2020 5:06:00 AM :) - Congratulations on your 2nd win, Jenna :) - Happy weekend ang hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Logan Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 11:48 PM
That's such a sweet thing to do, Anne-Lise...Thank you so much!
Romios Avatar
August 26, 2020 at 9:55 AM
Have to love it? Pangie
Logan Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 4:08 AM
Have to or want to... Thanks, Pangie.
Andresen Avatar
August 23, 2020 at 5:06 AM
- Beautiful haiku, Jenna :) - Congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Logan Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 4:07 AM
Thank you so much, Anne-Lise.
Roper Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 8:28 PM
Congratulations on your win, Jenna, great imagery. Hugs Eve
Logan Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 4:07 AM
Thank you very much, Eve.
Ermine Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 4:37 PM
'Nimbus disruption' - o m J, how grand is that!!! ( I may steal those two words in the distant future so nobody gets that I stole them from you) Beaut stuff, Congratulations.
Logan Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 4:06 AM
Thank you for liking them enough to 'borrow' and of course you may, Sigrid.
Allison Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 4:26 PM
Dropping back to say many congrats on your win Jenna:-) hugs Jan xx
Logan Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 4:05 AM
Thanks for the return visit and congrats, Jan.
Dietrich Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 1:29 PM
Yes, this one really stirred me from before. Congrats. I enjoyed seeing this again.
Logan Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 4:04 AM
Thanks a lot, Andrea.
Kitchin Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 12:35 PM
Jenna, congratulations on your winning placement with your vivid haiku!
Logan Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 4:04 AM
Thank you for the honor, Tania. I appreciate it very much.
Kauffman Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 12:02 PM
I don't often think of gold having shades. Wonderful, creative picture, Jenna. Having lived in the mountains, I am very familiar with those "nimbus disruptions!" Nice turn. Congratulations on your winning placement.
Logan Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 4:04 AM
Thank you so very much, Sam.
Fowler Avatar
August 21, 2020 at 5:47 PM
This is great Jenna. I find it beautiful and realistic. The weather can change so abruptly in the mountains. I really enjoyed it!
Logan Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 8:59 AM
Then your kudos are as good as a higher place contest finish. Thanks so much for your kind thoughts, Linda.
Watt Avatar
August 21, 2020 at 10:22 AM
I love to see gold in nature, usually it comes in connection to sunrise and sunset. Great ending in this one. You have a real gift with haiku. GL in the contest, Jenna.
Logan Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 8:59 AM
Thanks so much, John. I'm pleased that you liked it. It was only a 4th place finish.
Dietrich Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 4:13 PM
VERY nice. Love that twist!
Logan Avatar
August 21, 2020 at 6:22 AM
Thank you, Andrea.
Koplin Avatar
August 19, 2020 at 7:49 AM
Great one Jenna! Good job and good luck in the contest
Logan Avatar
August 21, 2020 at 6:21 AM
Thanks on both remarks, Mark.
Radhakrishna Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 11:53 PM
Your poem is a photographer’s dream! One of the most astounding moments in Nature! Good luck in the contest.
Logan Avatar
August 21, 2020 at 6:21 AM
Thank you so much, Krish.
Pettit Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 11:47 PM
You have packed a lot of descriptiveness in just three lines.
Logan Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 1:22 AM
Hi Robert, Thanks so much for reading and leaving your thoughts.
Cunningham Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 4:56 AM
Trust the rain to spoil that beautiful scene you've created Jenna Good luck Tom
Logan Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 3:53 PM
lol Tom. So true. Thank you for all of your support.
Mcintosh Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 4:53 AM
Beautiful :) Love it. God bless you
Logan Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 3:52 PM
Thank you so much, Gina.
Allison Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 4:26 AM
Such vivid imagery Jenna, i especially love the final line:-) hugs jan xx
Logan Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 3:52 PM
Hi Jan, and thanks so much!
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