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Songbird's Gift

prismatic plume unfurled
melodic harmonies
carried aloft on shining wind

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6-6-8 (www.howmanysyllables.com)
(as requested: *not* 5-7-5)

22/04/17

Written for Rick Parise's 'One Haiku' contest, incorporating the phrase "shining wind" and inspired by the following verse:

In moments of glory
Through heights unrestrained
To flutter in beauty
In facets ingrained
Oh song bird of reason
Oh song bird of love
Climb your peaceful stairway
To heaven above

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Susan Ashley Date: 11/6/2017 9:51:00 PM A scintillating haiku John. I love the title of your poem and your imagery is breathtaking. Superb and so enjoyed!! Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 5/11/2017 11:48:00 AM Beautiful haiku John.. Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 5/12/2017 8:04:00 AM Thank you, Joseph - am pleased you liked it. Regards, John.

Pandita Sietesantos Date: 5/8/2017 10:57:00 AM John, I am so enchanted by this lovely haiku! It sings! A 7! Hugs. Pandita Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 5/8/2017 2:02:00 PM Thank you for your kind comments, Pandita. Pleased you liked it!! All the best, John.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/27/2017 12:42:00 PM - A beautiful haiku, John - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 4/29/2017 10:21:00 AM Thanks, Anne-Lise. Your kind comments are always appreciated! Regards, John.

Janice Canerdy Date: 4/23/2017 12:40:00 PM Lovely piece, John! Janice Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 4/29/2017 10:17:00 AM Thank you Janice! Regards, John.

Joanna Daniel Date: 4/23/2017 8:45:00 AM Amazing haiku, John:) your imagery is wonderful, a 7:) Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 4/29/2017 10:15:00 AM That's very kind of you to say, Jo! Much appreciated! Regards, John.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/23/2017 2:49:00 AM Okay...now I understand why you created this with those ending words John. I hope this is a top winner.7 ; ) Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 4/29/2017 10:15:00 AM Thanks for your kind comments, Connie. All the best, John.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/22/2017 7:09:00 PM Ahhh, you liked the same line as I did. Isn't shining wind gorgeous!! you carried it off well. Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 4/29/2017 10:14:00 AM It certainly is! Thanks for your comments, Andrea! Regards, John.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/22/2017 4:53:00 PM Aloha John, soup mail. : ) Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 4/29/2017 10:14:00 AM Thanks, Connie!

Lisa Ricci Date: 4/22/2017 12:20:00 PM Hello John. I agree with Paul Callus of impressing imagery. I will further say impressive execution on the 668. I see perfection on all counts. Good luck with the contest. May the gift of the songbird always be there to see and hear. Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 4/22/2017 12:45:00 PM Hi Lisa. I thought this one might appeal to you!! Thank you for your kind feedback! Regards, John.

Paul Callus Date: 4/22/2017 10:57:00 AM Impressing imagery, John. Birds and wind unite to make music together! Regards // paul Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 4/22/2017 12:41:00 PM Very kind of you, Paul. Thank you for your comments. Regards, John.