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Summer Night Hs

under southern skies
chitlins fry corn pones cooking
then molasses pie

trees still drip from rain
summer breeze wanders on by
man in moon smiling

guitar and a uke
play songs we all try to sing
warbles in the night

watching the stars fly
little ones sleep on blankets
too happy to cry

pleasant can't get much better
night whispers its surrender

May 10, 2023
for "Haiku Sonnet Poetry Contest"
by Joanna Daniel

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/13/2023 3:16:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the Haiku/Sonnet contest, Ann - hugs

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/13/2023 1:43:00 AM

Looks like you all had a good picnic out there, Ann, write on:)

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/13/2023 8:13:00 AM

Dear Ann, my heart's imagination is swept up and away by the tender beauty of this summer night. Your enchanting imagery tantalizes the senses and brings me to the center of this vibrant, loving and satisfying scene. An exquisite poem, my friend. Best wishes for a win in Joanna's contest and warmest wishes for you, sweet friend.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/13/2023 9:18:00 AM

You achieved your poetic goal with ease and finesse..

Ann Peck
Date: 5/13/2023 9:00:00 AM

Dear Susan, I knew you would see the beauty in simplicity. I was trying to bring a picture of easy-ness before the rush of life today intervened. Thank you, lovely friend.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/12/2023 1:21:00 AM

There is something magical when we enjoy the nightlife so much.

Ann Peck
Date: 5/12/2023 8:33:00 AM

Yes, it is magical! Thanks, Victor!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 5/11/2023 10:58:00 AM

I've never dared try "chitlins", but I do love Southern cooking. An excellent entry for the contest, Ann. It should do very well. BOL!

Ann Peck
Date: 5/11/2023 1:48:00 PM

I've never tried them, either, altho corn pones are good. I just wanted this to give the flavor of the old South. I should have used banjos, though. Thanks for your comments, Jim!

Susan Lawrence

Date: 5/11/2023 6:42:00 AM

Dear Ann . I was transported in space and time to this place you described in detail . I sense and smell and see and feel the energy ! I love ~ pleasant can’t get much better night whispers it’s surrender ! Big hugs , Susan :)

Ann Peck
Date: 5/11/2023 7:54:00 AM

Thanks so much, Susan. I'm so happy you could tell I was trying to replicate a long-ago southern night.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/10/2023 11:08:00 PM

lovely haikus for the contest.

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/10/2023 6:22:00 PM

You had me at corn pones! Can't be too far away, Ann :) I love this one! Happy Mother's Day!

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/10/2023 9:12:00 PM

yes cornbread

Ann Peck
Date: 5/10/2023 9:06:00 PM

My daddy had a cook from the south and it seems like corn pones were a form of cornbread? Or maybe grits... Anyhow, thanks so much, Daniel and for the Mother's Day wish! :)