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Westward Wind Poetry Contest, Sponsor - BJ Legros Kelley. Date written: 05/23/2026

Westward Wind


fleeing westward wind
cuts through the barren badland ~
tumbleweed gives chase
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Legros Kelley Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the Westward Wind poetry contest!
Ibeh Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Thank you very much for the congratulations and my high placement, BJ:-) Most obliged.
Cunningham Avatar
May 23, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Love the image you created Edward. Tom
Ibeh Avatar
May 24, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Thank you very much, Tom:-)
Lane Avatar
May 23, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Good for you that you know Haiku is about nature. Some lost focus. I loved your mention of tumbleweed.
Ibeh Avatar
May 23, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Thanks for the lovely visit, Lin:-) Yes, I've read so many haikus that are really senryus. A sizeable number of PS poets confuse the two.
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