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Thirteen Syllables Or Less

thunderclouds
shrouding the grave 
my falling tears

03~30~16
13 syllables or less contest sponsored by Timothy Hicks

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Lenny Gazbowski

April 14, 2016 at 9:31 PM

Beautifully written Jan.

Lenny Gazbowski

April 15, 2016 at 3:11 PM

OOPS ! And congrats too :-)

Jan Allison

April 15, 2016 at 1:38 AM

Thanks Lenny:-) hugs Jan xx

Vladislav Raven

April 4, 2016 at 9:26 PM

Hi Jan, last one tonight so thought i would look for another Haiku and i did find this excellent work. Firstly, Congratulations for your win in the contest. I do Love a well thought out Haiku, need i say more. It is enough to say this Haiku is going into my faves. Sometimes one can be lost for words and i do mean this in a good way, this is one of those times. Just excellent Jan. This is a definite seven. Loved this one. Hugs.... Mike. XX

Jan Allison

April 5, 2016 at 2:04 AM

Thanks as ever for all your support Mike:-) hugs jan xx

Beautiful Scars

April 3, 2016 at 12:24 PM

Jan, congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo

Jan Allison

April 3, 2016 at 12:25 PM

Many thanks LuLoo:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

April 1, 2016 at 7:59 PM

way to GOOOO. Big congrats.

Jan Allison

April 1, 2016 at 8:06 PM

Thank you my friend:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

April 1, 2016 at 8:04 AM

Back to congratulate you on your win, Jan. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

April 1, 2016 at 8:05 AM

Many thanks Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

April 1, 2016 at 2:18 AM

Yet another lovely win Jan.. big congrats!!

Jan Allison

April 1, 2016 at 2:19 AM

Thanks so much Dr Sharma:-) Hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

March 31, 2016 at 3:41 AM

This is wonderful Jan! Congratulations on your high placement! #7 ; )

Jan Allison

March 31, 2016 at 5:14 AM

Thanks so much Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Rizwana Bhurani

March 31, 2016 at 3:22 AM

Emotionally thought provoking.....Congratulationd

Jan Allison

March 31, 2016 at 5:14 AM

Thanks Rizwana:-) hugs Jan xx

Timothy Hicks

March 31, 2016 at 3:16 AM

Congrats Jan! Very impactful and sudden! I like how it is the tears that are falling as opposed to the rain ... really thoughtful choice of words.

Jan Allison

March 31, 2016 at 3:18 AM

Many thanks Timothy:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

March 30, 2016 at 9:25 PM

That's so me!, get out of my grave! This is a fav for me and a7

Jan Allison

March 31, 2016 at 2:07 AM

Your style is rubbing off on me and vice versa lol:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

March 30, 2016 at 4:58 PM

Yes...the lady has spread her wings! You have done well, Jan:) hugs // paul

Jan Allison

March 30, 2016 at 4:59 PM

Many thanks Paul:-) I did get some advice on the ending of the poem:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

March 30, 2016 at 3:12 PM

you are getting great comments. Awesome, Jan!

Jan Allison

March 30, 2016 at 3:19 PM

Thanks Andrea for all your support:-) hugs jan xx

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis

March 30, 2016 at 2:38 PM

This is perfect adherence to shape of gem.

Jan Allison

March 30, 2016 at 2:40 PM

Thanks so much Iris:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars

March 30, 2016 at 1:42 PM

Jan, perfect for the contest! I always struggle with haikus, but you mastered it, good luck! :)-luloo

Jan Allison

March 30, 2016 at 2:06 PM

I admit I struggle too sometimes LuLoo and had a little help and advice with this one:-) hug jan xx

Hansteven Selfa

March 30, 2016 at 9:44 AM

Great poem! Enjoyed all throughout. :) -HANS

Jan Allison

March 30, 2016 at 10:20 AM

Thanks Hans:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

March 30, 2016 at 8:45 AM

your muse in her sad mode again Jan...There is a rainbow after the storm.

Jan Allison

March 30, 2016 at 9:27 AM

I have no control over the stroppy mare - no matter how I feel I can write happy or sad :-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

March 30, 2016 at 7:36 AM

Powerful, deep, sad and excellent, Jan! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

March 30, 2016 at 9:29 AM

Thanks Sandra my muse has been in sad mode over the last 2 days but I have no control over what she will come up with:-) hugs Jan xx

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