The Barred Spiral

Tilted nipple, lend
Your acquiescent ballast
To rotate earths breast

Referring to the “Milky Way”
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*Inspired by Raul Moreno's  
Nature's Best Contest
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Brown Avatar
August 12, 2009 at 9:28 AM
Excellent Haiku. I don't think there is a form of poetry that you Sandra can not do. Love reading your poetry. Love, Carol
Fraser Avatar
June 14, 2009 at 5:34 AM
Clever write Sandra, the most grown up of Haiku>>James
Shahwan Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Beautiful chosen words. Thank you for commenting over my poem Isabella d-este...if you print her picture and highlighted; you can discover unique things.
Leccese Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 3:53 PM
I agree with John. I'm going to keep my mouth shut. Great Haiku though. Thanks for the comments also. Nate
Loving Iii Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 2:11 PM
Respectfully; I decline to comment. John
Winter Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 7:14 AM
Wow. You are seriously amazing. Unique in your talent! I am always left in awe. Good luck! Love, Shar
Peranteau Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 2:15 AM
Sandra,..I feel the power of unison here,...the heavens and earth,..to me at least,..I love this! Great poem! james
Kelly Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 1:11 AM
Now , who else could have phrased a piece like this ??? Most inventive and unusual , as ever AA . Best of luck in the contest and I wonder what size " bra " is needed !! Ohhh Yes , it's a "wonder-bra" !!!! ...
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May 18, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Lovely image of the Milky Way, Alexandra. Only a gifted poet could describe it this way! I'm a fan. Love, Carolyn
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