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Winter's Adumbration

Shrouded penumbra Seconds shatter dawn's chilled gasp Moments remain mute

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Raul Moreno

Date: 12/28/2008 5:57:00 PM

Great poem John, Masterful work you have penned here. Thanks for your comments. I hope you have a Happy and Safe New Year...Raul

Constance La France

Date: 12/24/2008 4:04:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in the Winter Solstice contest and for you comment on my win with my poem Gliding.. Constance

Michael Jordan

Date: 12/23/2008 8:38:00 PM

John - Congratulations on placing in Seashell’s contest – MERRY CHRISTMAS & God Bless, MJ

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 12/23/2008 2:29:00 AM

Congrats John, on your well deserved win!!! you are always a winner! Love, Kristin

Brian Strand

Date: 12/23/2008 1:53:00 AM

Congrats on your success in SI's solstice contest John.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments on my postings

Nigel Fawcett

Date: 12/23/2008 12:29:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved Win in seashell's lovely contest. Love, Nigel

Sharon Winter

Date: 12/22/2008 7:05:00 PM

Congratulations John on your win in the Winter Solstice contest. Truly beautiful. Love, shar

Carrie Richards

Date: 12/22/2008 6:05:00 PM

Well done, John...a winning poem, and well deserved to be among those chosen in the contest!! I love the dawn breaking gasp!! Happy Holidays, to you and yours! ~Love, Carrie

Des Juan Richardson

Date: 12/10/2008 8:27:00 PM

John, this poem is one of the reasons why I have ventured into writing Haikus and other forms of poetry. This is very interesting and poetic. Thanks for your comments on my poetry and I will try to write more. Life has a way of getting in the way! ~Des Juan

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/7/2008 9:09:00 AM

A classic HAIKU my friend! Marvelous alliterations and word choices. Best wishes, Keith

Jack Kenny

Date: 11/30/2008 4:41:00 PM

Very interesting Haiku with a feeling that lasts _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Forever written From: Jack K.

Matthew Anish

Date: 11/30/2008 2:12:00 PM

I think that you have hit the mark here! Haiku poer! Have a joyous holiday season

Michaela Payne

Date: 11/21/2008 5:39:00 PM

John this was beautiful, loved every word, a picture of poetic beauty. Be blessed, ~Michaela~

Juliane Thomas

Date: 11/19/2008 12:58:00 PM

Haiku is one of my favorite forms, and this one is beautiful...great alliterations. Love the second line especially.

Daver Austin

Date: 11/13/2008 8:39:00 AM

Causation....thought provoking....time stopping....the sound of silence. As usual, John, your stuff is challenging. Love, daver

Brian Strand

Date: 11/2/2008 11:55:00 PM

Excellent write John.Thanks for your much valued comments.Rgds Brian

Sara Lokken

Date: 11/2/2008 7:36:00 PM

Wow----amazing work...yet again! As expected...:) Hugs, Sara

Christopher Higgins

Date: 11/2/2008 6:02:00 AM

Wonderful John. I am getting into this haiku thing and I am loving it. Such a strong form . Thanks for your welcome comments.

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 11/2/2008 4:59:00 AM

lol Sean, ya crazy Bard! Another excellent poem from Mr. Heck. Mute moments sure are a rarity in THIS crazy house - so anything that takes me there is so appriciated! lol love Kristin

Sean Kelly

Date: 11/2/2008 4:22:00 AM

Superb Haiku from Lord Heck , but what eelse would one expect ???? ... MMMMM , another mute moment ....