The Winds Applaud

The leaves engage in

      Colourful acrobatics,

            To the wind's applause.






for Rick's "A leaf in the wind (Autumn)" haiku contest

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Date: 9/7/2010 4:03:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Francine in Rick Parise's contest "A Leaf In The Wind (Autumn)". Love, Carol
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Date: 9/6/2010 11:20:00 AM
Wow, great personification, Francine. I really like it and congratulations.. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 9/6/2010 4:42:00 AM
Francine congratulations on your HM with this colourful gem .. :) Wilma
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Date: 9/5/2010 9:02:00 PM
Many congratulations on your HM for this lovely haiku.
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Date: 9/5/2010 8:00:00 PM
Congratulations on the HM in the contest, Francine... Love, Audrey
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Date: 9/5/2010 7:08:00 PM
Congratulations on the HM win in the contest, Francine
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Date: 9/5/2010 6:23:00 PM
"Bravooo!", said the wind :) Congratulations on your win. Love, iolanda
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Date: 9/5/2010 5:20:00 PM
Congrats Francine on your HM in Rick's contest... a lovely poem and honor for u to enjoy tonight with luv...
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Date: 9/5/2010 5:06:00 PM
Congrats on your success in the contest. Very nice. BG
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Date: 9/5/2010 4:04:00 AM
I love this ! Wow. Bravo
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Date: 9/3/2010 11:01:00 AM
wonderfully written
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Date: 9/3/2010 8:21:00 AM
Ahh this is a beauty that I missed earlier! Excellent and imaginative haiku! Well done, Francine!
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Date: 8/31/2010 7:24:00 PM
Nice & enjoyed~SKAT
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Date: 8/31/2010 6:18:00 PM
Excellent entry, Francine. Outstanding haiku. Good luck. Thanks for your kind words. xxxRalph
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Date: 8/31/2010 9:00:00 AM
Wishing you the best in Rick's contest Francine. A pleasure to read your poetry. Thank you for your kind comments on mine. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/30/2010 10:27:00 PM
COOL haiku, Francine. Best of luck. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 8/30/2010 4:19:00 PM
Hi Francine... my wedding photos have just been posted on my new blog tonight ..only able to put ten on as the system will only allow ten now.. so all the hundreds we took of Italy will have to wait till later..luv.. enjoy..
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Date: 8/30/2010 10:30:00 AM
Wow I missed reading a lot of excellent poetry this past weekend. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. Hoping you have a wonderful week filled with inspiration Francine. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/30/2010 9:40:00 AM
Wishing you a nice day and good luck with your wonderful entry for Rick's "A Leaf In The Wind" Contest
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Date: 8/30/2010 8:48:00 AM
Enjoyed reading this excellent Haiku that is a winner for sure..Good luck in the contest..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
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Date: 8/30/2010 2:29:00 AM
The leaves engaging in colorful acrobatics.. now this is what I call vivid imagination! Wonderful haiku! Good luck in Rick's contest!:) Emily
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Date: 8/29/2010 10:16:00 PM
Oh, this is a great haiku, Francine!! Enjoyed and wish you luck in Rick's contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/29/2010 9:10:00 PM
truly beautiful and surely a winner,,all the best in the contest,,thank you for visiting and taking the time to leave your words,,blessings..Cecil
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Date: 8/29/2010 8:58:00 PM
Nice picture of autumn with fine images, Francine
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Date: 8/29/2010 8:40:00 PM
Beautiful entry Francine, love the title as well.. Best wishes for Rick's contest.. :)
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