Haiku #3

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Haiku #3

Today, I saw God
watching a leaf dance in the wind
and a child laugh with a friend

By: Stephen Bess







Photo Source: arzumountainspirit.com

Comments

Fly Girl said…
I love the joy this celebrates!
Thursday, December 11, 2008 1:12:00 PM
christina said…
Hmm... this puts a smile on my face. : )
Thursday, December 11, 2008 2:00:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Flygirl-
Joy oh joy. Then my job is done. :)

Christina-
That's nice. I'm glad.
Thursday, December 11, 2008 2:41:00 PM
Anonymous said…
I think this is beautiful,it has a lingering essence of serenity.And effortlessly makes you smile:)
Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:10:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Lisaacs-
Thank you. I was first inspired to write haiku after reading Richard Wright's haiku. He was brilliant.
Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:22:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Love, love, love...this.
Friday, December 12, 2008 3:24:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Nina-
Thank you and good to see you here. There is more to come.
Friday, December 12, 2008 8:51:00 AM
Anonymous said…
I agree with the others, made me smile! I needed that today Stephen, Thank You my friend!
Friday, December 12, 2008 3:38:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Happy to make you smile, Cat. :)
Friday, December 12, 2008 5:29:00 PM
Anonymous said…
I love this one and I so know how it feels. The best thing in the world for me, bar none, is the sound of my children's laughter. :)
Monday, December 15, 2008 11:26:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
flawedangel-
Yes, this seems to be a favorite. Everyone loves the sound of children laughing.
Monday, December 15, 2008 11:39:00 AM
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