Velvet Silence - Hiku 33 -

Written: August 07, 2025, for Brian Strand Contest

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Baker Avatar
August 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This style of writing Haikus is becoming quite common here at poetry soup, my friend. You are great at it and I enjoy reading your poetry. Blessings, Bill
George Avatar
August 11, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Halcyon silence.....what a beautiful phrase. You always amaze, dear friend. Once more I am back to congratulate you on your first place win.
Kerr Avatar
August 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Hi Sotto, Heartiest congratulations on this scintillating piece and selection on the basis of its authentic imaginitive nature Howard
Velasco Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Love the soft, fading feel—like silence made visible. Really cool and unique!
May Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Very nicely created Sotto, GL in the contest
Andresen Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
- So beautifully described, Las :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
George Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 11:55 PM
"Velvet dusk on burnished wings.... " Beautiful way of expressing. Wonderful haiku. All the best dear friend.
Hind Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
A beautiful feeling this creates - mysterious, too :)
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
halcyon silence! I love it and like what you did with this creation. Best wishes with the contest. Texas hugs, Sara
Goldsmith Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
What a creative/fun ~ write/shape. You are really good at this. "Good Luck" Have a lovely/fun day writing away...............
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