The Drifter

for but a moment
the moon shall rest on the sea
drifting with the tide

Written for Raul's contest.
I love that picture Raul -
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Guzzi Avatar
February 9, 2010 at 5:38 PM
so lovely! Light & Love
Fraser Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Very nice Haiku Michael, well deserved of your 2nd place in Raul's fine contest >> James
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December 19, 2009 at 2:32 AM
Congratulations Michael, on your success in Raul’s Reflections contest with this skillful poem. Lovingly, Dane Ann
Kendrick Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Love this one for even without the picture I could picture it. Keep the magical pen flowing. Thanks for the comments on my work. Sara
Strand Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 8:30 AM
May your poetry blossom in many directions in2010 Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Haick Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 5:11 AM
"It is better late than never", they say. Congratulations on your 2nd Place win in Raul's "Reflections" Contest! Well-deserved! Peace and love, Audrey
Shango Avatar
December 6, 2009 at 1:41 AM
This is powerful, Michael. All the best in the contest. It is so good to know that fire burns with love in your belly still, my friend. Bravo!
Goff Avatar
December 4, 2009 at 4:04 PM
Michael, surely, this is one of the finest haiku's I have had the immense pleasure of reading! fav! many congrats! jimbo
Augustus Avatar
December 4, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Congratulations on your second palce finish in Raul's Reflection contest!
George   Avatar
December 3, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Beuatiful, Michael. Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest. Love, Lainie
K. Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 7:51 PM
I totally agree with you, MJ, that picture is just beautiful and your haiku captures that enchanting fleeting moment like the camera captured that scene--congrats on your win in Raul's contest! Enjoy your day!
Freeman Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 4:47 PM
Awesome win Michael. Sincerely, Moses
Dufresne Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Awesome Haiku , Michael. Congratulations ! _Robert
Thomas Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 1:44 PM
Congratulations on winning in Raul's contest! What a beautiful haiku! ~Juliane
Haick Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 1:41 PM
Congratulations on your win in Raul's Contest! Peace and love, Audrey
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December 2, 2009 at 9:46 AM
This has such a peaceful feel to it. Congratulations on placing second in Raul's contest. Another honor for you to enjoy. Keep on writing! Karen
Gorelick Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 8:28 AM
Well, you havent lost your touch! Michael, this is beautiful and Im so happy for your success in the contest. BG
Culverhouse Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 8:05 AM
nicely penned, congrats on the win!!
Strand Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 7:47 AM
Congrats on your success in Raul's contest Michael.Rgds Brian
Richards Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 7:28 AM
Congratulations to you my neighbor! 2nd place!!! A beautiful haiku and a peaceful picture of the moon! Lovely!! Love, Carrie
Sweetheart Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 5:03 AM
Congrats, Michael, on your 2nd place win in Raul's contest... well deserved win.. blessings.. luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetheart"
Brown Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 3:13 AM
Congratulations Michael on your second place win. Love, Carol
Moreno Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 2:36 AM
MJ, congratulations in winning 2nd place in my contest...Raul
White Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 4:42 PM
hi Michael, its been a long time, I love the way this flows so peaceful and serene, Dnyce
Pickett Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Great visual friend.....:JP]
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