William Kelii Kekaula Poet Haiku

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Twelve Hours Half a Day--Cq

twelve hours half a day--CQ

night surrenders
saffron sky delves
import tortoise
export fledglings

sand crabs popout
penguins waddle
porpoises play
zenith star slips

2019 August 31

*1st Place*

Charlie-Quadku
~~charles messina

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Eve Roper September 25, 2019 at 10:37 PM Great poem,William, congratulations on your win. :)

Connie Marcum Wong September 22, 2019 at 2:18 PM I love your imagery in this short form William. I think it is kind of sad that the mother turtle never gets to raise her hatchlings and they are on their own though. Congratulations on your wonderful deserving First Place win! : ) xxoo William Kelii Kekaula September 22, 2019 at 2:54 PM Thanks, Connie, in muggy no huggie Hilo ~ Aloha always William

Carolyn Devonshire September 21, 2019 at 9:33 AM An awesome haiku, William, and quite unique. Congratulations on taking first place in Charlie's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn William Kelii Kekaula September 21, 2019 at 9:41 AM My extended gratitude indeed--most welcoming ~ Aloha always William

Sandra Adams September 20, 2019 at 7:20 PM back to say congrats on your top win my friend :) hugs William Kelii Kekaula September 20, 2019 at 7:47 PM My heartfelt thanks for your bestowing to this enlightened soul ~ Aloha always William

Andrea Dietrich September 20, 2019 at 5:45 PM I love the imagery for the animals here, William. Congrats on a top win. William Kelii Kekaula September 20, 2019 at 6:00 PM Today, be awake longer to offer the Sun reason to shine a bit more ~ Aloha always William.

Vijay Pandit September 19, 2019 at 8:15 AM WOW! Splendid imagery in just a few words. Congrats, William. William Kelii Kekaula September 19, 2019 at 8:42 AM You honor me so ~ Aloha always William

Constance La France September 18, 2019 at 11:27 AM William, congratulations on your win .. wonderful poem, images and reading. William Kelii Kekaula September 18, 2019 at 12:08 PM My thanks Constance for true guidance, Grace upon you my friend! ~ Aloha always, William

Anisha Dutta September 18, 2019 at 11:04 AM EXCELLENT. BIG CONGRATS to win TOP. Blessings William Kelii Kekaula September 18, 2019 at 12:06 PM Again my kindest regards!

Jeanne Mcgee September 18, 2019 at 8:04 AM Wonderful imagery in your quadku. Congrats on your top win. William Kelii Kekaula September 18, 2019 at 8:10 AM You have my appreciation! Jeanne!

Charles Messina September 18, 2019 at 6:00 AM Love the imagery on this very well done poem William. congratulations on your 1st place win. All the best...Charlie William Kelii Kekaula September 18, 2019 at 6:06 AM Whoa! Lands of Goshen Batman!!! I'm just tickled pink polka dots. I just can't believe my skies--the limit! Thanks man!

Sandra Adams August 31, 2019 at 9:07 AM Oh I love the way you unfold the day, beautiful images, great entry for the contest in my opinion :) hugs William Kelii Kekaula August 31, 2019 at 9:54 AM Simple preconceived words from past write--thanks for the encouragement on this mopey say--raining, ~ A soggy Aloha William