The Lake

sky  serenely   blue 
muteness envelopes the lake
but   for  the  falls  hum


1/7/2015
Contest: Traditional Haiku #2
Sponsor: Shadow Hamilton
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
July 9, 2015 at 9:08 AM
Grace, your visualization of the like is magnificent! belated kudos! =)~Olive Eloisa
Leiser Avatar
July 6, 2015 at 12:01 PM
Very beautiful "mountain top experience" haiku that you painted here with words, Grace! Congrats :)
La France Avatar
July 6, 2015 at 8:16 AM
Grace, you have penned a visually beautiful haiku, a stunning 7 and thanks for visiting my senryu 13 and congratulations on your placement in the contest
Robertson Avatar
July 6, 2015 at 6:53 AM
I can see it now. As for the falls, they are still standing tall. Lovely Grace.
A  Avatar
July 3, 2015 at 7:01 PM
ENJOYING THIS ONCE AGAIN... SK
Mutindi Avatar
July 6, 2015 at 4:14 AM
...and thanks again for visiting!
Wigley Avatar
July 2, 2015 at 11:24 PM
I can hear it right now. Lovely Haiku, Grace. Well done. Viv x
Mutindi Avatar
July 6, 2015 at 3:44 AM
Thanks Viv and well done too!
Dietrich Avatar
July 2, 2015 at 10:33 PM
wow, this is gorgeous. I love it, Grace.
Mutindi Avatar
July 6, 2015 at 3:51 AM
Hi Andrea...appreciate your visit!
A. Sharma Avatar
July 2, 2015 at 10:25 PM
Wonderful imagery Grace,, congrats on big win!
Mutindi Avatar
July 6, 2015 at 3:58 AM
Thanks Dr. Upma!
Carter Avatar
July 2, 2015 at 7:05 PM
Very nice congrats on you win!
Mutindi Avatar
July 6, 2015 at 4:09 AM
Thank you Lee!
Roper Avatar
July 2, 2015 at 6:09 PM
Nice write, Grace , congratulations on your win a 7. Hugs Eve
Mutindi Avatar
July 6, 2015 at 4:11 AM
Thanks a lot Eve...Blessings!
Hamilton Avatar
July 2, 2015 at 6:00 PM
great haiku Grace congrats on 3rd place hugs
Mutindi Avatar
July 6, 2015 at 3:47 AM
Hey Hamilton...hugs too!
A  Avatar
July 2, 2015 at 5:56 PM
Grace, :-) Congratulations with your wonderful win! *SKAT*
Mutindi Avatar
July 6, 2015 at 3:46 AM
Hi Skat, thanks!
Hunjeri Avatar
July 1, 2015 at 10:01 PM
Nice haiku. All the best in the contest. Good day Grace
Mutindi Avatar
July 6, 2015 at 4:13 AM
Hi Njeri...thanks for your visit!
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
July 1, 2015 at 10:48 AM
Lovely Grace.. =)~Olive Eloisa
Mutindi Avatar
July 6, 2015 at 3:42 AM
Hi Eloisa...thanks and be blessed!
White Avatar
July 1, 2015 at 10:04 AM
A beautiful thought. I see it. Blessings to you. :)
Mutindi Avatar
July 6, 2015 at 3:41 AM
Blessings to you too carrie!
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