The Park Bench

shade moves down the bench
   I shift my seat to stay warm ~
           the cloud finds me yet



Submitted: 4/16/21 for Line Gauthier's one Haiku Contest
Award: co-champion, 1st Place. 4/22/21
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Goff Avatar
July 24, 2021 at 8:45 PM
Yes! Great line 3 twist, Ken!
Rone Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 9:22 AM
Thanks James ! Your comment made me smile. I appreciate tour visit.
Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 1:35 PM
I see this was a winner and I see why. Awesome little poem. Belated congrats
Rone Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 1:40 PM
You are welcome any time to review my work and offer your encouragement. Thank you so much! - Ken
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 2, 2021 at 3:31 PM
Hello Ken, I am glad you won. This poem is wonderful. Enjoy your evening my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 3, 2021 at 10:14 AM
Hello Ken, you are welcome my friend. How are you doing? I hope all is well with you. Enjoy your day my friend.
Rone Avatar
June 2, 2021 at 7:17 PM
Thank you Darlene (Friend) for the compliment. It is great to hear from you again. - Ken
Poet Avatar
April 22, 2021 at 6:32 PM
Hi, Ken, and congratulations for your top win, you deserve it, you penned a great Haiku// Best regards //Las
Rone Avatar
April 23, 2021 at 8:33 AM
How are you today Lasaad? Thank you for your friendship and compliment. - Ken
Allison Avatar
April 22, 2021 at 4:27 PM
you paint a perfect picture Ken, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Rone Avatar
April 23, 2021 at 8:30 AM
Hello Jan. How are you today my busy Manxtress? Thanks for dropping in again. Looking forward to more of your work.
Alex Avatar
April 22, 2021 at 11:43 AM
Beautiful...
Rone Avatar
April 23, 2021 at 8:32 AM
A beautiful reply Chris. It says so much, mostly...keep writing!
Callus Avatar
April 22, 2021 at 10:25 AM
I have been in similar situations, Ken! Then it's vice versa in summer :) Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul
Rone Avatar
April 23, 2021 at 8:31 AM
Yes, suffered by men of a certain age. A chid of the 40's myself. - Ken
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 21, 2021 at 6:01 PM
Very, very good!! The cloud finds me still! You might be in England like me! Congrats in your win!!
Rone Avatar
April 21, 2021 at 8:16 PM
Pacific NW of the USA. I live in the convergent zone behind the Olympic Mountains. Clouds come from all directions at a startling pace. Thank you for your compliment!
Watson Avatar
April 21, 2021 at 2:27 PM
I felt I was there on the bench with him you conjured up such a great scenario.
Rone Avatar
April 21, 2021 at 8:14 PM
Thank you Wendy for your sweet comment. I so much welcome you as a new friend and accomplished adviser. Best - Ken
Ludovice Avatar
March 7, 2021 at 7:25 PM
Very nice and visual! Love it!
Rone Avatar
March 8, 2021 at 8:03 AM
You are too kind Vasco. I see you yourself ponder nature in verse. Very nice.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 1, 2021 at 12:39 PM
Hello Ken Rone, when the sun goes down it gets cooler. then we feel a chill. Enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 1, 2021 at 12:55 PM
Hello Ken, Thank you Ken. Enjoy your day my friend.
Rone Avatar
March 1, 2021 at 12:53 PM
Thank you Darlene. I admire your library.
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