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Stormy Sea

giant waves crashing 
sea foam froths like bubble bath 
I lick salty lips 

01/13/21

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Christopher Flaherty

January 17, 2021 at 1:49 PM

Im there Jan Fish & Chips

Mark Koplin

January 16, 2021 at 12:58 PM

That makes a wonderful pair, your poem and that pic. Very vivid imagery Jan! Powerful!

John Watt

January 15, 2021 at 11:38 PM

I think you and I share this love for salt water, my friend. Lovely haiku, can't wait for summer! Congrats on #1. Hugs ~ John

Jan Allison

January 16, 2021 at 12:36 AM

Think this is one of my better efforts for writing haiku lol:-) hugs jan xx

Judy Ball

January 15, 2021 at 9:16 PM

WoW! Super fantastic pic and wonderful expression and imagery. A well deserved win. God Bless, JB

Jan Allison

January 16, 2021 at 12:35 AM

Thanks Judy:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 15, 2021 at 11:11 AM

- Congratulations on your win, Jan :) - hugs and happy weekend // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

January 15, 2021 at 12:32 PM

Thanks Anne-Lise:-) hugs jan xx

Paula Goldsmith

January 15, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Congratulations on your win. I love your write and picture. Wish I was in that water. Enjoy your win/day with blessings..................

Jan Allison

January 15, 2021 at 12:31 PM

thanks Paula:-) hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin

January 14, 2021 at 5:31 AM

Love it Jan and the pic too! hugs

Jan Allison

January 15, 2021 at 9:44 AM

Thanks Tania I was inspired by a walk earlier this week:-) hugs Jan xx

Rama Balasubramanian

January 14, 2021 at 3:45 AM

Great Haiku Jan.perfect matching picture. Yes they do look like soap bubbles. Thanks for visiting my page. You make my day with your nice comments. Enjoy your day. Take care, Rama

Jan Allison

January 15, 2021 at 9:43 AM

Thanks for dropping by Rama, I enjoy reading yoir poetry too:-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf

January 13, 2021 at 5:19 PM

Much, much better than licking your wounds (with salt!). Great haiku, Jan! :) gw

Jan Allison

January 14, 2021 at 12:20 AM

ha ha ha true GW:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

January 13, 2021 at 4:35 PM

I really like this. No fun licking salty lips though!! which is the poem I was looking for? I can't find it yet!

Jan Allison

January 14, 2021 at 12:20 AM

Thanks Andrea, you commented on the limerick thanks:-) hugs jan xx

Michelle Faulkner

January 13, 2021 at 1:49 PM

I always taste salt on my lips when I go to the beach - brings back nice memories :)

Jan Allison

January 14, 2021 at 12:19 AM

we walk near the sea most days i find it gives me such inspiration even for my silly poems i have to stop and write down a few lines:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

January 13, 2021 at 1:39 PM

This is a gorgeous haiku Jan! If for a contest...a sure winner. I love the picture you included too. Blessings xxoo

Jan Allison

January 14, 2021 at 12:19 AM

Thanks Connie I always said i wouldnt use pics but have to admit they do enhance a poem and if we have the facility then why not take advantage of it:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

January 13, 2021 at 1:16 PM

I have been studying haikus and the ending is perfect. ~~

Jan Allison

January 13, 2021 at 1:26 PM

oh thanks so much Victor, i never know if I have written a real haiku or not:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 13, 2021 at 11:32 AM

-The sea is fascinating ... I have not been able to go down to the sea this week ... it is too slippery ... a thick layer of shiny ice everywhere ... a cold whirlpool now in January, Jan - Beautifully written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

January 13, 2021 at 11:47 AM

I can imagine how beautiful it looks, but you are wise not to take risks by walking when its so slippery. take care:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

January 13, 2021 at 11:04 AM

Hi Jan, You painted a lovely picture with words. Have good day my friend:-) Alexis

Alexis Y.

January 13, 2021 at 12:48 PM

I appreciate you saying that. I appreciate your continued support;-) Alexis

Jan Allison

January 13, 2021 at 11:13 AM

Thanks Alexis I'm so glad you've turned comments on again have missed commenting xx:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

January 13, 2021 at 10:55 AM

A scene I bet you witness often Jan, giant waves crashing on the shore is awesome to see. Tom

Jan Allison

January 13, 2021 at 10:59 AM

Its based on observation yesterday, too wet to go out today:-) hugs jan xx

Jenna Logan

January 13, 2021 at 10:54 AM

Your lines are wonderful and would have to be to befit such a glorious gif. Beautiful, Jan!

Jan Allison

January 13, 2021 at 10:58 AM

Thanks so much Jenna, I wrote the poem on the way back from my walk yesterday. its too wet to walk today so i will go on my exercise bike instead:-) hugs Jan xx

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