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summer barefoot

wading barefoot now
lapping it up with spoonbills
warm elixir due
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Kauffman Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 10:15 AM
A beautiful sight, John. Lovely haiku about you and the "spoonbills." Congratulations on your win!
Anderson Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 10:48 AM
Nice to hear from you and thanks very much
Andresen Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 12:09 PM
- Congratulations on your win ~ enjoy the summer :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Anderson Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 10:48 AM
Its winter here but the birds and I cary on regardless. Thanks
Merryman Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 8:21 PM
John, congrats on your wonderful win! Blessings, Kim M
Anderson Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 8:40 PM
Thanks very much. Best wishes
Kitchin Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 1:32 PM
John, congratulations on your winning placement with your wonderful haiku!
Anderson Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 1:34 PM
Thanks very much. Cheers
Dietrich Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 10:16 AM
Very nicely done. Congrats, John
Anderson Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 10:52 AM
Thanks for the feedback. Cheers and Best Wishes
Alex Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 9:59 AM
Beautiful. Congratulations!
Anderson Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 10:53 AM
Thanks. Nice to hear from you.
Allison Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 12:45 PM
super imagery John:-) hugs jan xx
Anderson Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 12:47 PM
Thanks for comment. Nice to hear from you. Cheers & Best Wishes
Andresen Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 12:38 PM
- Lovely feeling in the water, John ... even though I walk barefoot all year :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Anderson Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 12:44 PM
Me too, in shorts!
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