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nature's course taken

Haiku poem contest entry

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Comment from Iza Deleanu
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The picture reminds me of Mazatlan, and your story is so alive and sweet:"rhythmic winds below" are chaining the coast line everyday. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
    Thank you, Iza for the awesome review.
    God bless
    Steve
reply by Iza Deleanu on 02-Sep-2019
    You are welcome 😉
Comment from misscookie
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I love the artwork you choose to go with your poem, they are a perfect match.it Is so sad to see the beauty and power of the sea, and know when it hits land the horror that it will bring.
My prayers go out to all.
Thank you for sharing.
Cookie

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 Comment Written 30-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
    Thank you Misscookie for the review my friend. Looks like the storm may drift away from Florida.
    God bless
    Steve
Comment from Janetsue
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This is a very timely entry since the State of Florida is being threatened by a hurricane that is predicted to react a Category 4. Hearts go out to those living in its path. I am so glad you posted this noteworthy haiku in the contest.

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
    Hopefully, this storm turns away from Florida.
    Thank you for the awesome review.
    God bless
    Steve
reply by Janetsue on 02-Sep-2019
    You're very welcome, Steve! Blessings always, Janet
Comment from Bichon
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Nature has been acting out of sorts recently and it can lead to terrifying results like you have written about. You did a great job with this one, best of luck

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
    Thank you Bichon.
    God bless
    Steve
Comment from karenina
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And "Dorian" is the name? What a timely and wonderfully written haiku! Nature poems are most often written about the beauty and serenity surrounding us... I like your spin--hinting of the fury barreling toward Florida in the next few days!--Karenina

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
    Thank you Karenina, Hopefully it will take a turn east.
    God bless
    Steve
reply by karenina on 02-Sep-2019
    Oh! I'd be a nervous wreck if I lived in a place where hurricane season is ever a threat! I hope the whole thing goes out to sea!--Karenina
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
    It certainly needs to go out to sea.
reply by karenina on 04-Sep-2019
    Oh, the decimated Bahamas! It has been weakening quickly now...If only the entire eastern seaboard could dodge this bullet!--Karenina
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
    That would be a blessing.
reply by karenina on 05-Sep-2019
    South Carolina's getting hit bad right now...
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
    Yea, looks like they're going to take a beating.
reply by karenina on 06-Sep-2019
    It eased up some! The poor Bahamas though!--karenina




Comment from estory
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There's a kind of fatalism to this; we see the course of the storm taken, the coast threatened, and we feel the winds picking up. This is that moment just before impact, when we are left in the uncertainty of what we will be left with. Here we are again, waiting on Dorian. estory

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
    Absolutely! The storms are unpredictable and careless. Nature is meant to be respected. Thank you for the review.
    God bless
    Steve
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
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Hello anon, this is a very good entry to the Haiku contest. Well worded with he perfect accompanying picture. Three good lines written true to form and I particularly like line three - 'rhythmic winds bellow' - good use of metaphor. Good Luck - Dorothy

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
    Thank you, Dorothy, for the awesome review.
    God bless
    Steve
Comment from Gail Denham
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For sure - why do people live in Florida? I ask you. They have t-storms more than any other state - they're in direct line for hurricanes, one after the other. I pray they're all ready.
good poem

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 30-Aug-2019
    I agree, beautiful beaches I suppose. Thank you for the awesome review.
    God bless
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written Haiku and a very scary scene of cloud formation closing in, the best is to lock up everything and find some safe ground where lives will be saved.

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 30-Aug-2019
    True, they have plenty of notice to get out. Thank you, Sandra, for the awesome review.
    God bless
Comment from Patty Palmer
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This seems too many storms have let loose over the past few years. It seems to get worse with every major storm that comes along. The picture you chose depicts every word of your poem! Good luck with the contest!
PATTY

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2019


reply by the author on 30-Aug-2019
    Thank you, Patty. I agree the storms seem to be more frequent and dangerous.
    God bless