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Corinne
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0 posted 2000-05-14 12:55 PM




Magpie forages,
regal in black and white stripes,
treasuring garbage.

Fat squirrel slaps tail,
chirping territorial,
balances on wire.

Old oak tree stands broad,
strong and stately yet fragile,
home to woodpeckers.

Rotting swing hanging,
echoes of children’s laughter,
long ago singing.

© 2000 Corinne Bailey


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Parker
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1 posted 2000-05-14 01:02 PM


Wonderfull Haiku, I really liked the meaning in the last one. Reminds me of an artist that paints with ghost shadows, memories of the past.

Parker

brian madden
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2 posted 2000-05-14 02:06 PM


beautiful and haunting, that was an amazing hiaku
Corinne
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3 posted 2000-05-14 04:24 PM


Thank you, Parker and Brian.

Corinne

bobbycat
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4 posted 2000-05-14 04:48 PM


I agree with Parker--that last Haiku was really visual, really got me.  I love this one.  

Christina =^..^=

Corinne
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5 posted 2000-05-14 11:29 PM


Thank you, Christina.

Corinne

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6 posted 2000-05-15 06:39 AM


Corinne~
This is just wonderful !
You've captured the very essence of Haiku.
I happen to be very fond of this piece.
Wonderful images spring to life.
~*Marge*~



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netswan
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7 posted 2000-05-15 08:17 AM


Oh Corrine, I didn't know a a haiku
could be done in stanzes. I love this.

This puts a new light on Haikus for me.

Full of imagery.

netswan

Corinne
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8 posted 2000-05-15 10:58 AM


Thank you, Marge,

I've always loved Hiaku, but find it is most challenging to write, to say a lot with so little and to have some element of nature and surprise.

Thanks, Netswan,

well, technically, they are four separate Haiku!

Corinne

Dennis L. White
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9 posted 2000-05-15 11:11 AM


Corinne,
   These are great, you've captured special moments in verse and have shared your vision so well!  The fourth Haiku really shouts images at me! WELL DONE!
               Dennis :^)



  Moonbeams radiate
As the veiling cloud has past
Playful shadows dance!

D.L.White :^)


RAM
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10 posted 2000-05-15 02:56 PM


lovely, engaging Haiku, Corinne.

the magpie calls.   Let's fix that swing.  

Rick

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11 posted 2000-05-15 04:19 PM


You do these very well, Corinne!  

Denise

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12 posted 2000-05-28 10:10 PM


cool images you have here...how i wish i can get to see these delightful things in my backyard too
Corinne
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13 posted 2000-05-29 12:19 PM


Thank you, Dennis, glad you enjoyed!

RAM, yes, let's.

Denise and Kaile, thank you!

Corinne

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