Summer Memory --Sandcastles--

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                    sunburned, sleeping child--

                    another summer memory

                    is swept out to sea
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kendrick Avatar
December 7, 2010 at 3:16 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Brown Avatar
December 7, 2010 at 5:56 AM
Congratulations on your win Carrie in S K A T*s "Sandcastle Haiku"contest. Love,Carol
Dietrich Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 9:59 PM
ONe of the most haiku-ish ones I have seen. LOVE THIS.
Poet Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 7:01 PM
Congrats Carrie on your win-kashinath
Sweetheart Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 3:38 PM
Congrats Carrie on another big win in Irma's contest with this exceptional entry luv.. enjoy another top ten sweet success tonight with luv..
Maverick Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 12:16 PM
good to see your name out there, Carrie and all the best.
Freeman Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 8:28 AM
Congratulations Carrie, on your 8th place. Agape, MOses
Falotico Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 4:34 AM
great images and congrats on your win!!!! a really good write Carrie...luv Michael
Mehta Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 2:19 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of skat, Carrie
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December 5, 2010 at 9:38 PM
Carrie~CONGRATULATIONS! And a super thank for the nice & amazing entry. I had so much fun pretending to ride out every haiku. Many of the haiku's had more meaning to them than I expected. God bless*luv~SKAT
Fraser Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 1:04 PM
Wonderful memories in this terrific Haiku Carrie > good luck in the contest >> James :)
K. Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 9:59 AM
I really like that last line of yours, Carrie-- what wonderful memories to gather though despite being sunburned ;) enjoyed reading this --a winner for sure :) -- hugs nikko :)
Brown Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 11:26 AM
Amazing. Enjoyed reading your poetry today Carrie and I wish you the best in the contest. Have a wonderful weekend filled with love and inspiration. I wish to thank you for your kind comment it was appreciated. Love, Carol
Onclaud Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 10:06 AM
you make me want to play and romp with this superb 'ku, carrie! i'll bet on this one for the contest! warmest, nette
Neels Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 9:49 AM
What a perfect image Carrie, I am looking forward to enjoy Summer just relaxing at the beach.. Your words just gave me a preview.. All the best with this great Haiku - love Wilma
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December 3, 2010 at 8:28 AM
So many great memories of summer are swept to sea before winter arrives, Carrie. Perhps you were once this "sunburned, sleeping child." A lovely haiku, my friend. Peace and blessings, Carolyn
Mehta Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 8:18 AM
Really a superb meaningful write on sandcastles ;;; sunburned. what a nice image
Sweetheart Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 8:18 AM
Oh wish I could go to a beach right now Carrie as its in the 20's here on the East Coast up and down the I-95 corridor... bbbrrr... this Haiku has warmed my heart today with its message .. so sweet.. good luck in the contest my friend.. my entry is Love Castles in the Sand... about luv of course..what else...haha..
M V Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 8:13 AM
This brings to my mind a hundred thoughts,Carrie.Great haiku
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