a traditional haiku

Carpe Diem Writing and Enjoying Haiku #3 classical haiku



summer heat surrounds
dragonfly seems not to mind
hopeful thunder claps 
©  petra domina

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  1. NosaintJuly 23, 2017 at 5:49 PM

    Very nice! Love how the dragonfly is carefree and the thunder is hopeful. A neat reversal of expectation.

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    1. JaniceJuly 24, 2017 at 12:09 AM

      I take no credit. It was an experience I had just this past Sunday morning. Nature is truly an inspiration.

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  2. Gillena CoxJuly 24, 2017 at 2:30 AM

    Luv the contrast of delicate dragonfly against the thunder clap

    Much love...

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  3. kaykualaJuly 24, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    Dragon-fly about the only one still active in the summer heat to provide some distractions!

    Hank

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  4. ChèvrefeuilleJuly 24, 2017 at 1:04 PM

    Nice haiku Janice. A beautiful scene, and that theme dragonfly is just awesome.

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    1. JaniceJuly 24, 2017 at 1:14 PM

      Thanks, Kristjaan. Was not sure if I had the break in there.

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  5. Milan RajkumarJuly 25, 2017 at 7:34 AM

    Wonderful ! I love the scene , so aesthetically painted !

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  6. Pat RJuly 27, 2017 at 3:40 PM

    I like this Janice. Those dragonflies are facinating:)

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    1. JaniceJuly 27, 2017 at 8:37 PM

      Yes, they are. This one was blue. We have red ones every now and then.

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