Haiku Poetry Contest
Seth Pina
lake-side swans splish splash
white sails drifting on mirrors
a boy sees double
I lay my body gently
Onto the cradle
Of coated life
Beneath the shadow
Of nature’s giant beauty
Starring upwards
Into the mist
Of living emerald shapes
Dancing in the cool breeze
Peaking through
Her graceful arms
Out towards
The contrasting blue sky
On this lazy summers day
White clouds flirting
With my imagination
I close my eyes
Reflecting on life’s journey
Dreaming
Of what futures fate
Beholds me
Images rolling through
Like an old movie reel
Body now heavy
Sinking deeper
Into her heavenly brace
Absorbing the eternal energy
From our dear mother
Recharging my fragile mind
Finally
I feel
My souls peace.
My first cinquain try what do you think
Colors
Brightly Shiny
Flamboyantly Glowing
A wonder of nature in sky
Harlequin
Natures Beauty
Flowing seaweed shinny and bright
Framing the beauty quite a site.
Floating in the water
Like blowing in the gentle breeze.
Silky to the touch and oh so sweet
Sensual fragrance I breathe,
Bright red as a rose
Luscious in full bloom
Beautiful bridge to another garden.
Crossing with an arch,
The path is firm and strong
Begging for the attention.
Through the valley or over the mounds
Either way is pleasurable time,
Why not both he’s in no hurry.
Bronze on the edge bright white in middle
These flowers provide life in special ways.
Crossing the soft terrain,
Smooth and forgiving to the touch.
Lingering to enjoy the feel of perfection,
The prize is dreamy and
A magnet to my soul.
The most beautiful flower of all.
Usually shaded from the sun
By the dark moss from God above.
Petals so soft and fully moist,
The roots of a earthly mans mind.
From the black moss grows twin mighty oaks
Straight and true.
They allow the beautiful flowers to stand tall
For all to see and adore,
But only to him to explore.
Among the spires of the Hollyhocks and Lupins,
Down beneath the dense and colourful Canterbury Bells and Forget-Me-Nots,
Life thrives and scurries about, different creatures go about their jobs,
Dancing to natures tune beneath the Lilies and Magnolias,
Covered under a canopy of cherry tree blossom that carpets the ground,
They go about their business barely making a sound,
This beauty we know as nature continues always to astound.
The clouds weave in and out of the Sky's embrace,
Blanketing the sun yet exposing its glorious power.
Nature dances and sings like a magnificent talented orchestra,
Showing its beauty through the seasons of
The winters rain, the summers warmth, the springs new beginning
And the autums downpour of leaves - ready to blossom again
Like a newborn baby, each day arises and the sun is reborn,
Accepting all those who embrace its glory and gift of life
As to does the moon provide a light in the darkened skies
To make a path through the midnight blackness,
Blending in with it stars like fireflies.
This world, this beauty of nature and life is a gift from God
For those he has created to love and embrace it
Sharing in Nature’s Beauty
Golden soft was the light that swiftly flew,
as whistling rain pelted majestic oaks
and the soaked birds began to cry for you
as Nature silently wrapped up its cloaks
thirsty for coming dawn, so bold and new.
Late through the night the wind went by in haste
till drained of strength it gave a final sigh.
The clouds dispersed and slowly sailed away.
Upon the land the moonlight fell from high
as rolling waves sought shelter in the bay.
The silver maples fluttered in the wind,
where the fast sleeping rabbits hid away
all beautiful, we wished to never end
with brightened colours, every joyful day
as Nature's beauty flowed out to transcend.
The sun crept up in drapes of crimson red
And creatures looked, enchanted by the view.
It was serene, and fragrance filled the air;
across the sky the playful seagulls flew....
A morning gift bestowed for free to share.
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Robert Lindley & Paul Callus ~ 30th Nov 2015
[alternated stanzas]
Sunshine beams sparkles softly golden magic
Breathtaking horizon of dreams spells casting
Feelings, faces and memories within
Shall follow the nature´s endless spin
Creeping higher morning glory rising perfect splendor
Smiling warm rays inside hot radiance glows
Dizzy with pleasure, tears a falling star rain wet drop of heaven
Total silence no vibration pearls on leaves dried
Songbirds sing praise in a heavenly choir whistling tunes
Enchanting dewdrops sparkling shivers, silver glistens
Diamond shining clearly colors beauty awakening
Rainbow riches polishing a heart to the highest luster
Into a landscape of dreams and hope
The green grass will grow for another tomorrow
A co write written by Liam Mcdaid
and Anne-Lise Andresen :) - 12.01.2015 -
- Thank you anne lise
Sunshine beams sparkles softly golden magic
Breathtaking horizon of dreams spells casting
Feelings, faces and memories within
Shall follow the nature´s endless spin
Creeping higher morning glory rising perfect splendor
Smiling warm rays inside hot radiance glows
Dizzy with pleasure, tears a falling star rain wet drop of heaven
Total silence no vibration pearls on leaves dried
Songbirds sing praise in a heavenly choir whistling tunes
Enchanting dewdrops sparkling shivers, silver glistens
Diamond shining clearly colors beauty awakening
Rainbow riches polishing a heart to the highest luster
Into a landscape of dreams and hope
The green grass will grow for another tomorrow
A co write written by Liam Mcdaid
and Anne-Lise Andresen :) - 12.01.2015 -
- Thank you my dear friend Liam -
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Natures Beauty
I walked along the green hills might,
Ah wasn’t it a pleasant sight,
Whether its day whether its night,
The beauty pierced white and bright.
The water in the lake stood still,
It was what I wanted, it fitted the bill,
I watched as a lion watches its kill,
Stunned by its beauty I stood like a mill.
And the sky twinkles at night with stars,
The morning sky with a sunlight scar,
The sun began its journey like a car,
And finishes up resting at the bar.
The universe stood open wide,
Exposing it’s beauty along its side,
To experience it, rules we must abide,
If you feel it truly you would have cried!
Natures beauty we bask in and wollow
Pops of greens lined with gold hollows
A mirror like image shines in the water
Mountains run tall as to the sky follows
NATURE IS BEAUTIFUL LIKE GOLD
SHINY LIKE SILVER
SIT AND WATCH THE BIRDS AND THE BEES
AS THE WIND SWEEP ACROSS YOUR FACE AND FEET
WATCH THE CLOUDS GO BY THROUGH THE DAY
THINKING HOW IT WOULD FEEL
TO SIT AND LAY
IN THE SPRING THE FLOWERS BLOSSOM
BIRDS SING A NICE SWEET MELODY CROSS YOUR EARS
IT CAN BRING HAPPINESS ALSO TEARS
ALL IS GONE YOU SAY GOOD BYE
TO THE DARKEN,SPARKLING, AND BEAUTIFUL NIGHT SKY.
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