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The Paint Movers Haiku

cracking and peeling
                                 
                                   the skin of cool walls crawling

                                             chameleons sigh







October 1st 2018

Composed For Anthony Slausen's
The Paint Mover(s) Poetry Contest

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Jeff Connelly

September 17, 2019 at 7:41 AM

An ageless haiku here Maureen. Weird I randomly picked this one to read. I was just thinking of growing older adaptability. Being the human chameleon we all want to be, I think. At least I do. I always think visually and I can surely see your imagery in this poem Maureen. (It also reminds me of living in Hawaii as a kid and loving to hear and see geckos in our house; while watching my Mum panicking lol.) Always thanks for the poetry Maureen.

Jeff Connelly

September 17, 2019 at 2:48 PM

Always, thank you Maureen.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 17, 2019 at 8:32 AM

Serendipity perhaps? I'm in and out quick. Gotta get off the screen. Love this, thank you. xomo

CayCay Godwin

October 12, 2018 at 12:24 PM

Shoot the chameleons!, no, that's just what I did when living in Florida when they wanted to live in my home. Anyhow, I enjoyed this very much! All the best ... CayCay

Gershon Wolf

October 3, 2018 at 11:02 PM

Chameleons sigh---and so do I! Nicely done, Maureen! :) gw

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 3, 2018 at 11:20 PM

You make me giggle so ;) It's beddy bye for bonzo, sweet dreams my friend. xomo

Arthur Vaso

October 3, 2018 at 6:48 PM

LOL I am on line one, watching the paint crack! Nice!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 3, 2018 at 10:34 PM

My eye's on the lizard ;) xomo!

Winged Warrior

October 3, 2018 at 12:47 PM

Now I can watch paint dry lol...lovely haiku Mo...love & light...^WW^

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 3, 2018 at 1:43 PM

Enthralling, isn't it? ;) xomo!

Pat Adams

October 3, 2018 at 7:20 AM

Very nice write. The skin of cool walls crawling........Makes you think. Well done! A winner in my book!......pat

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 3, 2018 at 11:03 AM

Thank you Pat :)) xomo!

Andrea Dietrich

October 2, 2018 at 3:42 PM

I really like where you took that contest theme. A very interesting write!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 2, 2018 at 9:10 PM

It is an intriguing contest prompt. I'm pleased my muse went for it ;) xomo!

Bernard Chan

October 1, 2018 at 8:23 PM

This is lovely, Maureen, and the chameleons sighing brought a smile to my face. Really nice :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 1, 2018 at 9:22 PM

Tee hee, it did me too, thank you Bernard! xomo

Tom Cunningham

October 1, 2018 at 8:17 PM

Vivid image Maureen. Good luck. Tom.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 1, 2018 at 9:21 PM

Thank you Tom :) xomo!

Michelle Faulkner

October 1, 2018 at 2:21 PM

This is so vivid, I would quote my favorite part but all of it is my favorite part!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 1, 2018 at 9:20 PM

You're awesome :)) thank you Michelle! xomo

Rhona Mcferran

October 1, 2018 at 1:31 PM

I love picturing the texture of the walls, cracking and peeling as the chameleon crawls across... and the sigh was a lovely touch! Beautifully penned, my friend! ;)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 1, 2018 at 9:19 PM

Thank you Rhona :) borne of a childhood memory, at a restaurant in Bermuda watching a wee lizard change colour to match the wall. xomo!