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The Laughing Butterfly

luna moth-dancing with starlight on the petal of a winter rose
chrysalis cocoon-butterflies with gilded wings-singing songs in spring





1/1/2020


Placed 1st
ku duet
Contest Judged:  1/4/2020 
Sponsored by: Silent One

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Paghunda Zahid

Date: 5/10/2020 12:04:00 PM

Striking imagery!!

Jc Hawkens
Date: 5/10/2020 6:45:00 PM

Paghunda, Thank you for your kind words; they are most appreciative.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/9/2020 2:58:00 PM

your imagery is divine JC a joy to read your haiku:-) hugs Jan xx

Jc Hawkens
Date: 5/10/2020 6:43:00 PM

Thank you, Jan for those divine words of encouragment.

J Hamilton Gist

Date: 4/27/2020 5:46:00 PM

That's an in and out joint, right there. "Now I see you." "Now I don't".

Jc Hawkens
Date: 5/9/2020 12:14:00 PM

Thank you, my friend, for your beautiful words my friend.

Joan C. Fingon

Date: 4/24/2020 9:14:00 AM

I like rhythm of this poem and image. Lovely moth photograph!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 4/20/2020 11:02:00 PM

A beautifully written ku duet, JC! It's in my faves. Congratulations on your win. Blessings.

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/23/2020 4:17:00 PM

Thank you for the Honor of your Beautiful comment and the Faves. It seems we both love writing Haiku's. Or, in this case, a Ku duet. , Blessings

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/19/2020 4:17:00 PM

I was 50 before my first book was published. As long as there is breath there is time.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/19/2020 8:57:00 AM

The years are only wasted if you do nothing now. A poet needs to experience struggle before leaving their cocoon. Otherwise their words will not have wings. A mark of a true poet is to be able to say much with few words. You have achieved that with this piece. I hear a bell ringing, it appears Clarence/JC has recieved his wings.

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/19/2020 12:08:00 PM

Words of encouragement and wisdom to heed. I keep telling myself that it's never too late to listen to your heart and let it sing. I love your movie reference; it happens to be one of my favorite movies. I love Jimmy Stewart. Again your encouragement is most welcome, my friend. Blessings

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/18/2020 6:49:00 PM

A very lovely moment of imagery!

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/18/2020 6:57:00 PM

Thank you, Kim, for this lovely comment and your most welcome visit to my poetry. I do appreciate this.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/18/2020 5:14:00 PM

These haiku are so beautiful JC! My only suggestion is that they are not posted in traditional haiku form. In future you may want to post your haiku in the 5/7/5 syllable lines of three. Such as: luna moth-dancing with starlight on the petal of a winter rose chrysalis cocoon... butterflies with gilded wings singing songs in spring IMHO the latter haiku is a true haiku. I have studied haiku for over twenty years and I only wish to help you. Blessings, Connie xxoo (please see soupmail)

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/19/2020 12:14:00 PM

Thank you, Connie, Your comments are most welcome. I do appreciate any wisdom that you would impart. I am new to all this and would like nothing better to improve upon my art. It's what I love about this community; poets are more than willing to share their knowledge. With Gratitude, JC Hawkens

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/18/2020 4:27:00 PM

Golly what a phenomenal poem with a truly Outsfanding image. Good jub, JC Panagiota cx

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/18/2020 6:44:00 PM

Thank you, I try to write from the heart. I've only just now learned to listen.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/17/2020 3:16:00 PM

So... for one who claims not to know much about poetry you certainly have a way with words! I see this won some contest. Lovely imagery...a moth dancing with starlight. Blessings

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/17/2020 5:48:00 PM

Well, I think this was my seventh poem ever. So far, all I have tried to do is Haiku and Free verse. The only thing that I have learned about Poetry is to listen to my heart. Funny thing to do after all these wasted years. Thank you, Your comment means more to me than you know.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/15/2020 11:09:00 AM

A delightful couplet with captivating imagery and a sprinkling of alliteration plus an equally beautiful picture to go with it, JC. ~ Regards // paul

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/17/2020 5:44:00 PM

Thank you, Paul, For your kind words, my friend. I had just discovered the Photo features. It adds a whole new aspect to the presentation. I hope all is well

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 4/13/2020 6:45:00 AM

Beautiful. Kind wishes, Kai

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/14/2020 4:02:00 PM

Thank you for the wonderful comments and kind wishes. Stay safe and I hope all is well. warm regards, JC Hawkens

Anisha Dutta

Date: 4/13/2020 12:23:00 AM

Nicely penned with nice photo.

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/13/2020 3:19:00 AM

Thank you for the kind words and wonderful comments they are most welcome. Stay safe. JC Hawkens.

JCB Brul

Date: 4/12/2020 8:02:00 PM

Wonderful poem well-complimented by a Spellbinding photograph. Stay safe.

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/12/2020 8:43:00 PM

JCB, thank you for your lovely comment, and I'm so glad that you had the chance to read my poem. You are wonderfully gifted poet. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I hope all is well. JC Hawkens

Franci Hoffman

Date: 4/12/2020 4:57:00 PM

Delightfully descriptive and beautifully written Haiku.

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/12/2020 8:31:00 PM

Thank you for your beautiful comment. I am so glad that you were able to read my poem. I Hope all is well. JC Hawkens

Ralph Sergi

Date: 4/12/2020 9:03:00 AM

Beautiful poem as well as the photo!

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/12/2020 8:22:00 PM

Ralph, Thank you for these beautiful words, my friend. I do appreciate you taking the time to read my poem. I hope all is well. JC Hawkens

William Darnell Sr

Date: 4/9/2020 11:00:00 PM

An enjoyable read, with your pen to paper haiku. Best of Wishes, William

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/11/2020 3:21:00 PM

William, I do love the Haiku. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my poem. And I am so happy that you enjoyed it. Stay safe JC Hawkens

J.W. Earnings

Date: 4/9/2020 4:02:00 PM

Beautifully made poem! Thanks for sharing :)

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/11/2020 3:19:00 PM

J.W. Earnings, thank you for the lovely words and encouragement. It is much appreciated. thank you very much. Stay safe, my friend. JC Hawkens

Erastus Popyeny Shipuleni

Date: 4/8/2020 5:47:00 AM

Hi JC. Love the combination of words describing the laughing Butterfly. Can't stop smiling as I feel like dancing with the laughing Butterfly. Well done.

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/11/2020 3:16:00 PM

Much gratitude for the wonderful comment. I am so glad it put a smile on your face. Thank you so much for reading my poem, and for the beautiful comment. Stay safe JC Hawkens

Vladislav Raven

Date: 4/5/2020 9:47:00 AM

Hi, JC, this is such an excellent pair of Haiku. I love the content, such descriptive beauty. Belated congratulations on your win in the contest. Have a wonderful Sunday. Your friend always....Mike.

Jc Hawkens
Date: 4/11/2020 3:10:00 PM

Vladislav Raven, thank you for this beautiful comment. I am so glad that you read my poem and enjoyed it. Thank you so much. Stay well My friend JC Hawkens