Tempest

cataclysmic waves

                                     awaken sailors' nightmares

                                      last rites claimed by sea







Written on 2/10/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Raven Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 2:46 PM
Laura, an excellent Haiku. As a Haiku Lover i see this one as a seven and it does go into my faves. Congratulations on your win in the contest....Vlad.
Leiser Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 2:55 PM
Thank you for your kind words, Vladislav! I'm really glad you enjoyed my haiku :)
Scars Avatar
March 20, 2016 at 9:56 AM
Laura, a lovely haiku, congrats on your placement in the contest! :)-luloo
Leiser Avatar
March 20, 2016 at 2:37 PM
Thank you, Laura Loo!
Callus Avatar
February 12, 2016 at 4:24 PM
Your tempestuous ocean is the burial place for many, Laura; powerful end line! gl in the contest. ~ Regards:) paul
Leiser Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 10:45 PM
Thank you, sweet Eileen, for your encouraging comments! I'm glad you liked it :)
Manassian Avatar
February 12, 2016 at 3:06 PM
Striking imagery, dear....Sad last line. Good luck in the contest.
Leiser Avatar
February 12, 2016 at 3:11 PM
Thank you, sweet Eileen, for your encouraging comments! I'm glad you liked it :)
Boddie Avatar
February 12, 2016 at 9:40 AM
tragedy strikes and muses amazing writes so as to keep hope in sight by never giving up the fight against the fears we share day or night....very compelling and inspiring laura....;)
Nunez Avatar
February 12, 2016 at 5:28 AM
Horrendous image...one that sticks to the reader's mind...A very powerful haiku, Laura. A sure placement!. 7. Best wishes! hugs
Leiser Avatar
February 12, 2016 at 2:14 PM
Thank you, Kim, for your encouraging words and I'm really glad you enjoyed it :)
Hardison Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 10:14 PM
Such trivial. Very well put Haiku. Lots of Luck in Conrtest. Peace, Love and Joy.
Leiser Avatar
February 12, 2016 at 12:11 AM
Thank you, John! I appreciate your kind comments:)
Onclaud Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 12:08 AM
a painful end well delivered through your beautiful 'ku, laura...huggs!
Leiser Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 12:09 AM
Thanks, Nette. So glad you liked it :)
Davey Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 9:59 PM
Very nice Haiku conjures up an entire story n just 3 short lines
Leiser Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 12:10 AM
You think? Thanks, Brian :)
Scars Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 9:23 PM
this is awesome good luck in the contest! *smiles* -luloo
Leiser Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 12:09 AM
Thanks, Laura :)
Turner Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 8:52 PM
That would be a tempest. Well done, Laura. No telling how many lives have been lost to the seas.
Leiser Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 9:15 PM
Thanks, Danirl, for your comments. You are certainly right. The sea is a fearsome thing, indeed!
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