Edward Ibeh Poet Haiku

Summer Leisure

in merciless heat
relaxing in the bower...
sipping lemonade

eyes searching the sky
to spot the swallows at noon...
his summer leisure


Summer Haiku's Poetry Contest (Winner: 2nd Place)
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin
Date Written: 06/22/2020

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Aditi Mishra June 30, 2020 at 3:03 PM Spotting the swallows at noon with a lemonade..such a soothing picture Edward! Congratulations on your win with this excellent haiku. Keep writing and inspiring. Blessings :) Edward Ibeh June 30, 2020 at 8:08 PM Thank you very much, Aditi:-) Congratulations on your win as well. Blessings to you, too, my friend!

Kim Rodrigues June 29, 2020 at 8:52 PM Congratulations, Edward! Nice imagery! Edward Ibeh June 29, 2020 at 9:01 PM Thank you, Kim:-)

Funom Makama June 29, 2020 at 3:07 PM A great Haiku. Congratulations on your win. This is well deserved. Edward Ibeh June 29, 2020 at 3:09 PM Thank you, Funom:-) I appreciate it!

John Watt June 29, 2020 at 1:28 PM Ah, sipping lemonade says 'summer leisure' to me. Well stated, Edward. Congratulations on your placement in the haiku contest ~ John Edward Ibeh June 29, 2020 at 3:09 PM Thank you very much, John:-)

Jeanne Mcgee June 29, 2020 at 9:32 AM This a slice of life I could enjoy too Edward...sipping lemonade and watching the swallows...lovely imagery. Congrats on your win. :D Edward Ibeh June 29, 2020 at 12:47 PM Thank you very much, Jeanne:-)

Tom Cunningham June 29, 2020 at 2:44 AM Congrats on your win Edward, love to see the swallows flying high, they say when they fly low rain is on the way, they're quite low here at the moment. Tom Edward Ibeh June 29, 2020 at 5:27 AM That I didn't know. You learn something knew everyday! Thank you, Tom:)

Jenish Somadas June 29, 2020 at 2:01 AM Congratulation Edward.. Beautifully penned.. Edward Ibeh June 29, 2020 at 5:25 AM Thank you very much, Jenish:-)

Jenna Logan June 28, 2020 at 7:47 PM Fine win with your Haiku form, Eward. Edward Ibeh June 29, 2020 at 5:24 AM Thank you, Jenna:-) God bless.

William Kelii Kekaula June 28, 2020 at 5:43 PM Visually entertaining, Edward, well-done indeed -- Aloha~@wk Edward Ibeh June 28, 2020 at 5:48 PM Thank you, William:-)

Jan Allison June 28, 2020 at 5:37 PM I'll raise a glass of lemonade in celebration! many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Edward Ibeh June 28, 2020 at 5:48 PM To a beautiful summer!*clink* Thanks, Jan:-)

Vijay Pandit June 28, 2020 at 5:05 PM BIG congrats on your podium win, Edward--splendid imagery of summer you created. Edward Ibeh June 28, 2020 at 5:29 PM Thank you very much indeed, Vijay:) Congrats to you as well, my friend!

Eve Roper June 28, 2020 at 4:28 PM Congratulations on your win, Edward, great imagery. Hugs Eve Edward Ibeh June 28, 2020 at 4:51 PM Thank you very much, Eve:-)

Tania Kitchin June 28, 2020 at 3:48 PM Ed, congratulations on your winning placement, your haiku brought me right there sipping the lemonade, well done! Edward Ibeh June 28, 2020 at 4:50 PM Thank you so much for my placement, Tania:-) Most obliged.

Demetrios Trifiatis June 23, 2020 at 8:02 AM Refreshing Haiku! Outstanding imagery dear, Edward! Edward Ibeh June 23, 2020 at 11:55 AM Thank you so much, Demetrios! God bless.

Mahtab Bangalee June 23, 2020 at 6:11 AM eyes searching the sky.......pleasurable searching mood.....nice to read Edward Ibeh June 23, 2020 at 11:56 AM Thank you, Mahtab:-) I apreesh!

Brian Strand June 23, 2020 at 1:54 AM summer defined Edward in that imagistic first haiku of this couplet. Edward Ibeh June 23, 2020 at 5:43 AM Thank you very much indeed, Brian:-) I appreciate the wonderful comment and visit!

Frank Sheehan June 22, 2020 at 9:35 PM Great Haiku. Very imaginative. Enjoyed. Edward Ibeh June 22, 2020 at 10:19 PM Thank you very much, Frank:-)