Virus

airborne pathogens
fenced world out of kilter
impulse to Mars brews

















Haiku composed: August 21, 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Holmes Avatar
August 28, 2020 at 12:10 PM
Brian - a wonderful Haiku. Congratulations on your win - headed to Mars now - David
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August 28, 2020 at 5:23 PM
Hi David Thanks for your good wishes. I believe space missions to Mars are in the planning stage. Such travel remain a futuristic plum. Be well. Brian
Goldsmith Avatar
August 28, 2020 at 9:19 AM
Congratulations on your win. Few words with much said. Wish we could send this to Mars. Enjoy your win and day...........
Sambourne Avatar
August 28, 2020 at 9:25 AM
Hello Paula Many thanks for your kind words. Yes Mars seems a grand escape hatch indeed. Best wishes Brian
Rodgers Avatar
August 28, 2020 at 5:46 AM
Brian, congrats on your win. So much said in 17 words.
Sambourne Avatar
August 28, 2020 at 9:29 AM
Hello DW Thank you for your positive response. It is a challenge to say much in the Haiku format. But the Haiku (cheerfully) invites thought. Cheers Brian
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August 27, 2020 at 12:49 PM
Brian, congratulations on your first place win. Wise perception! We want to run from this disease but where!?
Sambourne Avatar
August 27, 2020 at 12:51 PM
Hi Sam Thank you for your response. I did want to bring a smile to the readers. Few safe havens. Stay well. Best wishes Brian
Radice Avatar
August 27, 2020 at 12:22 PM
Congratulations Brian on your 1st place :)
Sambourne Avatar
August 27, 2020 at 12:53 PM
Hi Gary Kind of you to respond. Messages like yours encourage writing. Cheers Brian
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