The Winds Applaud

The leaves engage in

      Colourful acrobatics,

            To the wind's applause.






for Rick's "A leaf in the wind (Autumn)" haiku contest
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Brown Avatar
September 7, 2010 at 4:03 AM
Congratulations on your win Francine in Rick Parise's contest "A Leaf In The Wind (Autumn)". Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 11:20 AM
Wow, great personification, Francine. I really like it and congratulations.. LUv, Andrea
Neels Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 4:42 AM
Francine congratulations on your HM with this colourful gem .. :) Wilma
Mannan Avatar
September 5, 2010 at 9:02 PM
Many congratulations on your HM for this lovely haiku.
Haick Avatar
September 5, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Congratulations on the HM in the contest, Francine... Love, Audrey
Mehta Avatar
September 5, 2010 at 7:08 PM
Congratulations on the HM win in the contest, Francine
Scripca Avatar
September 5, 2010 at 6:23 PM
"Bravooo!", said the wind :) Congratulations on your win. Love, iolanda
Sweetheart Avatar
September 5, 2010 at 5:20 PM
Congrats Francine on your HM in Rick's contest... a lovely poem and honor for u to enjoy tonight with luv...
Gorelick Avatar
September 5, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Congrats on your success in the contest. Very nice. BG
Falotico Avatar
September 5, 2010 at 4:04 AM
I love this ! Wow. Bravo
Palli Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 11:01 AM
wonderfully written
Richards Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Ahh this is a beauty that I missed earlier! Excellent and imaginative haiku! Well done, Francine!
A  Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 7:24 PM
Nice & enjoyed~SKAT
Taylor Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 6:18 PM
Excellent entry, Francine. Outstanding haiku. Good luck. Thanks for your kind words. xxxRalph
Brown Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Wishing you the best in Rick's contest Francine. A pleasure to read your poetry. Thank you for your kind comments on mine. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
August 30, 2010 at 10:27 PM
COOL haiku, Francine. Best of luck. LUv, Andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
August 30, 2010 at 4:19 PM
Hi Francine... my wedding photos have just been posted on my new blog tonight ..only able to put ten on as the system will only allow ten now.. so all the hundreds we took of Italy will have to wait till later..luv.. enjoy..
Brown Avatar
August 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Wow I missed reading a lot of excellent poetry this past weekend. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. Hoping you have a wonderful week filled with inspiration Francine. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol
Haick Avatar
August 30, 2010 at 9:40 AM
Wishing you a nice day and good luck with your wonderful entry for Rick's "A Leaf In The Wind" Contest
Kendrick Avatar
August 30, 2010 at 8:48 AM
Enjoyed reading this excellent Haiku that is a winner for sure..Good luck in the contest..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
R Avatar
August 30, 2010 at 2:29 AM
The leaves engaging in colorful acrobatics.. now this is what I call vivid imagination! Wonderful haiku! Good luck in Rick's contest!:) Emily
Devonshire Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 10:16 PM
Oh, this is a great haiku, Francine!! Enjoyed and wish you luck in Rick's contest. Love, Carolyn
Hickman Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 9:10 PM
truly beautiful and surely a winner,,all the best in the contest,,thank you for visiting and taking the time to leave your words,,blessings..Cecil
Mehta Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 8:58 PM
Nice picture of autumn with fine images, Francine
Neels Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 8:40 PM
Beautiful entry Francine, love the title as well.. Best wishes for Rick's contest.. :)
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