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Spirit of the Falls

tangled convictions
cascading..... purifying
rainbows birth anew
For Raul's Rhythm of the Falls Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Guzzi Avatar
November 20, 2009 at 1:46 PM
hey we're both into cascades! good one Jimbo! Light & Love
Augustus Avatar
October 27, 2009 at 1:07 PM
Congratulations on your honourable mention in Raul's Rhythm of the Falls contest.
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October 25, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Beautiful Jim ... congrats on your win in Raul's contest ... and thankxxx for your comments on my Transitions poem... your imagery is superb .. will be reading your other creations this week... bravo! Linda-Marie
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October 24, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Dear James, Congratulations on YOUR Well deserved Win in Raul's Contest Excellent concept "rainbows birth anew" YOUR Talent Shines through ALWAYS...HG
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October 24, 2009 at 3:26 PM
I love it, Jim. Very beautiful image. Nicely executed Haiku. Thank you for sharing. Thank you as always about your nice comments on my poems. And oh, by the way, just to let you know, I did check, "Angel of Hadley", fascinating story. Thank you again for sharing. Love, Caroline.
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October 23, 2009 at 4:41 AM
Congratulations, Jim, on placing Raul’s picture inspired contest with this wonderful haiku. It amazed me at how many great and different haiku were inspired by such a lovely picture. Creativity shines. (You did good!!!) Smiles, DAS-J
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October 19, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Congratulations on your win...I loved all of these Hailus and I'm just glad I didn't have to judge...Marty
Haick Avatar
October 18, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Congratulations, James!! Great imagery here!! Peace, Audrey
Nutter Avatar
October 17, 2009 at 2:34 AM
Well penned and a winner in my book. Deserving to be featured in the hot poems list. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit
Strand Avatar
October 17, 2009 at 2:22 AM
Congrats on your success in the contest Jim.Rgds Brian
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October 16, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL haiku win, Jim. Love, Lainie
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October 16, 2009 at 7:31 PM
congrats on p;acing in the contest!!
Gass Avatar
October 16, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Congratulations on your win in Rauls contest, Jim! Love, Robin
Richards Avatar
October 16, 2009 at 4:41 PM
Such a wonderful entry to Raul's contest!! Congratulations on this honorable mention and amazing poem! ~ Love, Carrie
Brown Avatar
October 16, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest James. Love, Carol
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October 16, 2009 at 3:42 PM
Congratulations James! ~Trudy~
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October 16, 2009 at 2:41 PM
JMG, congratulations on your success in my contest...Raul
Rider Avatar
October 12, 2009 at 5:15 PM
Beautiful Haiku James! Good luck in the contest! Thank you for commenting on mine also! ::grin:: ~Trudy~
Haick Avatar
October 12, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Excellent! perfect imagery and flow! Best of luck in the contest, James! Audrey (Ladybug12)
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October 12, 2009 at 7:07 AM
Dear James, such a creative Haiku. Best wishes in Raul's contest. Love, Lainie
Strand Avatar
October 11, 2009 at 11:52 PM
Best wishes with this one Jim.Rgds Brian
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October 11, 2009 at 7:35 AM
Jim, that's nice! The beautiful spiritual image brought to mind with your poem certainly delights the soul and pleases that judge on high. Very well written, my friend. Good luck in the contest. Lovingly, Dane
Brown Avatar
October 10, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Wishing you the best in the contest James. Love, Carol
Gass Avatar
October 10, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Beautiful, inspiring piece, Jim! Wonderful imagery and sentiment. Good luck in Rauls' contest! Love, Robin
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October 10, 2009 at 4:14 AM
Good luck in the contest. Seems that he will have some great ones to chose from. Nicely done. I really like the second line. Thanks for the comments on my work. Keep writing. Sara
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