Krishnanand Guptar Poet Haiku

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Written 8 July 2026

Placed Fourth in 1486 Poetry Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand

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Image of Sunset at Grand Bay, Mauritius

Summer Sunset

gold light hits the grass
long shadows stretch on the lawn~
the day starts to pass

red fire in the clouds
pink petals drift on the wind~
trees are veiled with shrouds

pink turns to purple
stars wait for their turn to shine~
night comes to settle

sun sinks out of sight
quiet fills the empty space~
rest rolls with delight.

soft moon starts to rise
Silver light waltzes on lake
Peace now greets the eyes.

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Andrea Dietrich July 9, 2026 at 5:13 PM Hi Krish. For me this would look great labeled as Ekphrasis. I wonder if photos work as that form! Pretty poem Krishnanand Guptar July 10, 2026 at 9:16 AM Thank you dear poetess for appreciating the above poem and sugesting the possibility of labelling it as Ekphasis. I wonder whether it would be accepted as Ekphasis as the latter describes (with comments) a painting, while the poem paints the image of the setting sun over a short lapse of time and not a static image. Anyway, that is my personal view. Wishing you a bright upcoming weekend.

Team Poetrysoup July 9, 2026 at 11:44 AM Loved how the poem paints the sky’s colors shifting perfectly with the calm vibe, it’s like watching time slow down in the best way. Super soothing and vivid! Team Poetrysoup July 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM We are trying to make PoetrySoup Great Again. Krishnanand Guptar July 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM Thanks a lot Team Poetry Soup for appreciating the poem and the inspiring words, as proof of implementing PS new features. Wish you all a blessed day though it is pitch night here in our lagoons.