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Songbird's Gift

prismatic plume unfurled melodic harmonies carried aloft on shining wind - - - - - - - - - 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!!

Joseph May

Date: 5/11/2017 11:48:00 AM

Beautiful haiku John..

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

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 :)

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

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:)

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 ; )

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.

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. : )

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.

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

John Michaels
Date: 4/22/2017 12:41:00 PM

Very kind of you, Paul. Thank you for your comments. Regards, John.