John Michaels Poet Haiku

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 November 6, 2017 at 9:51 PM A scintillating haiku John. I love the title of your poem and your imagery is breathtaking. Superb and so enjoyed!!

Joseph May May 11, 2017 at 11:48 AM Beautiful haiku John.. John Michaels May 12, 2017 at 8:04 AM Thank you, Joseph - am pleased you liked it. Regards, John.

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

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

Janice Canerdy April 23, 2017 at 12:40 PM Lovely piece, John! Janice John Michaels April 29, 2017 at 10:17 AM Thank you Janice! Regards, John.

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

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

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

Connie Marcum Wong April 22, 2017 at 4:53 PM Aloha John, soup mail. : ) John Michaels April 29, 2017 at 10:14 AM Thanks, Connie!

Lisa Ricci April 22, 2017 at 12:20 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. John Michaels April 22, 2017 at 12:45 PM Hi Lisa. I thought this one might appeal to you!! Thank you for your kind feedback! Regards, John.

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