Tuesday, February 21, 2012

To dance






foot pointing outward,
chin facing crowd, bold as sun
rising from the clouds


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arms curling in step, 
straight as her back, she pauses
arrow poised to fly

Written for Few Miles Haiku Challenge 2012 for the month of February:   Day 22- Paint the Image 
    



16 comments:

  1. Bold as sun...lovely..and the photograph perfect :)

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  2. "arrow poised to fly" I like that. Very nice haiku

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  3. Set up and ready to soar, I hope she breaks a leg, in the nice way of course..haha

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  4. The boldness of one who knows the steps..that will dance whether she has an audience or not...lovely work

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  5. I love them all, but the first is my favourite.

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  6. Wonderfully composed Grace. loved reading these two nice haiku.

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  7. An arrow! She is an arrow! Fascinating!



    Painted Images here and here

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  8. Divine ... seems everyone is shining with this image!! I am delighted with your interpretation! Here is my Day 22.

    I appreciate and thank you for your suggestions to keep me in line!:)

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  9. Awesomely written ....Liked them both :)

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  10. I love the picture you paint of the spirited young dancer!

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  11. arrow poised to fly - you've got my imagination racing!!

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