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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

Date: 9/17/2019 7:41:00 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
Date: 9/17/2019 2:48:00 PM

Always, thank you Maureen.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/17/2019 8:32:00 AM

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

Caycay Jennings

Date: 10/12/2018 12:24:00 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

Date: 10/3/2018 11:02:00 PM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/3/2018 11:20:00 PM

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

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/3/2018 6:48:00 PM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/3/2018 10:34:00 PM

My eye's on the lizard ;) xomo!

Winged Warrior

Date: 10/3/2018 12:47:00 PM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/3/2018 1:43:00 PM

Enthralling, isn't it? ;) xomo!

Pat Adams

Date: 10/3/2018 7:20:00 AM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/3/2018 11:03:00 AM

Thank you Pat :)) xomo!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/2/2018 3:42:00 PM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/2/2018 9:10:00 PM

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

Bernard Chan

Date: 10/1/2018 8:23:00 PM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/1/2018 9:22:00 PM

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

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/1/2018 8:17:00 PM

Vivid image Maureen. Good luck. Tom.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/1/2018 9:21:00 PM

Thank you Tom :) xomo!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 10/1/2018 2:21:00 PM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/1/2018 9:20:00 PM

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

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 10/1/2018 1:31:00 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
Date: 10/1/2018 9:19:00 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!

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/1/2018 12:34:00 PM

Good one Maureen! Well done :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/1/2018 9:16:00 PM

Thank you Heidi :) xomo!