Tall Waves

tall waves hurl... unfurl
seashell luster washed ashore
~ sundrenched turquoise hues



AP: 1st place 2026

Submitted on January 24, 2020 for contest A NATURE THEMED HAIKU sponsored by TANIA KITCHIN  -  RANKED 1ST
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Knowlton Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 2:09 PM
What imagery Line. Unfurling, sun drenched, turquoise hues. Love your haiku.
Gauthier Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 3:32 PM
Thanks, Charlie. Much appreciated.
Dietrich Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 11:14 PM
Gorgeous description congrats. Line
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 11:33 PM
Thanks, Andrea. Much appreciated.
Agustin Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 9:54 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, refreshing me with one unforgettable beach spree experience... God bless you.
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 11:34 PM
Thank you so much, Beata. Most appreciated.
Allison Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 4:17 PM
You excel at this form line! Many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 8:18 PM
Thank you so much, Jan. Most appreciated.
Callus Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 9:42 AM
Back with congratulations for placing first, Line!! Well done! Regards // paul
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 8:18 PM
Thanks, Paul. Most appreciated.
Neumann Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 6:18 AM
I love it. Seashell luster ...
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 9:23 AM
Thank you, Kai. Much appreciated.
Andresen Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 3:37 AM
- Congratulations on your lovely nature themed haiku, Line :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 9:23 AM
Thank you, Sunshine. Much appreciated.
Kauffman Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 1:03 AM
In your words I can see and hear the scene you set. Congratulations! Love the "unfurling waves" imagery.
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 9:23 AM
Thanks, Sam. Much appreciated.
Somadas Avatar
January 28, 2020 at 9:26 PM
Beautiful imagery Line..Great win..
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 9:23 AM
Thanks, Jenish. Much appreciated.
Messina Avatar
January 28, 2020 at 6:53 PM
Beautiful, Line. Congrats on your 1st place win!
Gauthier Avatar
January 28, 2020 at 10:03 PM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Charles.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 28, 2020 at 6:06 PM
I love the imagery! Congrats on first place!
Gauthier Avatar
January 28, 2020 at 10:03 PM
Thanks, Kim. Much appreciated.
Kitchin Avatar
January 28, 2020 at 5:27 PM
Line, congratulations on your first place placement with your gorgeous haiku!
Gauthier Avatar
January 28, 2020 at 10:04 PM
Thanks, Tania, for hosting this fun contest. Most appreciated.
Callus Avatar
January 26, 2020 at 3:50 PM
Your imagery is captivating, Line, and the turquoise waters are so tempting!! Best regards // paul
Gauthier Avatar
January 26, 2020 at 9:38 PM
Thank you so much, Paul.
Adams Avatar
January 25, 2020 at 6:48 PM
this is beautiful line... nothing like turquoise waters beneath the frothy waves... love it.... hugs
Gauthier Avatar
January 25, 2020 at 6:57 PM
Thank you so much, Sandra. Most appreciated.
Green Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 9:35 AM
This was beautiful Line. best wishes in the contest
Gauthier Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 3:14 PM
Thanks, Chris. Much appreciated.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 8:20 AM
Beautiful haiku Line.
Gauthier Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 3:15 PM
Thanks, Caren. Much appreciated.
Deo Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 6:08 AM
I saw the waves and the whites sands, thanks. Peace/shalom
Gauthier Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 3:15 PM
Thank you so much, Anil. Most appreciated.
Achilles Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 4:02 AM
Good luck for the competition- great imagery, Julie
Gauthier Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 3:15 PM
Thanks, Julie.
Allison Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 3:13 AM
gorgeous imagery Line you are so good at this form:-) hugs Jan xx
Gauthier Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 3:16 PM
Thanks, Jan. Flattery will get you far in life. LOL
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