Gravity

Oceans rise and fall to the rhythmic breaths of our luminescent orb ----------------- (C) John C Michaels, 2014 Written for the contest, "Picture This #1" Sponsored by SKAT A Third Place

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Susan Ashley

Date: 2/11/2018 10:43:00 AM

Oh such beauty expressed in your superb imagery John. A luminescent gem! Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/26/2017 9:33:00 PM

this gorgeous one I have always loved is your THIRD best.

John Michaels
Date: 7/1/2017 5:21:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea. It's nice when you look back at some of your older stuff and still enjoy it (and that other people like it too). Kind regards!

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/12/2017 9:35:00 AM

Good Morning John. Just beautiful. I enjoyed how you incorporated the ocean and her tides. That was a wonderful poetic touch. Well done entirely. And congratulations also with your entry. If I haven't told you yet. You truly have mastered this style.

John Michaels
Date: 3/12/2017 9:57:00 AM

Thank you again for your continued kind words of support, Lisa. All feedback is gratefully received!!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/23/2014 5:03:00 PM

John, :) Thank you for the sweet reply, on my comment. I'm a little late, getting back to all the replies, left a while back. XOX ~LINDA~

John Michaels
Date: 8/7/2014 4:42:00 AM

No worries; my turn to take my time coming back :)

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/9/2014 7:49:00 PM

Oh beautiful, I think this is my favorite one so far, I love it :)

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 4:58:00 AM

Thank you very much... I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Mark J. Halliday

Date: 7/9/2014 3:04:00 AM

Beautiful.

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 5:02:00 AM

Glad you liked it! Thanks for stopping by!

Arlene Smith

Date: 7/8/2014 8:31:00 PM

congrats on a beautiful win, John my friend.. Hugs.. Arlene

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 5:09:00 AM

Thank you!

Faye Gibson

Date: 7/8/2014 5:38:00 PM

This is beautiful, John. I love it. Congratulations.

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 5:09:00 AM

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/8/2014 3:44:00 PM

Congratulations, this one was always one of my favorites.

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 5:09:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea. Congrats on your win, too!

Paul Callus

Date: 7/8/2014 10:07:00 AM

Awesome haiku, John; it gives life to our seas. Congrats on a worthy winner. // paul

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 5:12:00 AM

Thanks, Paul. Much appreciated!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 7/8/2014 2:29:00 AM

Awesome haiku John ,, perfect to theme,, congrats on huge win!

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 5:08:00 AM

Thanks so much. Glad you liked it.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 7/8/2014 12:21:00 AM

Nicely interpreted theme, John. congrats on the win

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 5:04:00 AM

Thank you; well done on your first placing!

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 7/8/2014 12:19:00 AM

Hi John, I knew this would be a winner! Congratulations on beautiful, well-deserved win!

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 5:04:00 AM

Thanks, Pandita... right back at you!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/7/2014 9:32:00 PM

nice win...PD

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 5:00:00 AM

Cheers!

Skat A

Date: 7/7/2014 9:15:00 PM

John, Congratulations, Thank you for the awesome haiku. Enjoy my -Most Recent Blog Post if you like. ""Super Blind - Super Quick..."" Love SKAT

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 5:00:00 AM

Thanks for the congrats and thank you for arranging the competition!

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 6/5/2014 6:52:00 AM

This is what I am talking about - I think you literally blew it out of the ocean! Excellent write! Yes, the competition is indeed fierce!

John Michaels
Date: 6/5/2014 7:32:00 AM

Thanks for the great comments. Good luck with your entry!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/24/2014 11:59:00 PM

yes, you read my haiku right, John. I hope others did, but I am not too sure of it.

John Michaels
Date: 7/10/2014 4:57:00 AM

Hopefully others did - you won!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/23/2014 8:24:00 PM

this is a very pretty one on gravity. I went for a more ordinary philosophical take on it!

John Michaels
Date: 5/24/2014 4:08:00 AM

Thank you, glad you liked it.

David Mohn

Date: 5/23/2014 2:04:00 PM

Love the flow and feel of this John - great write

John Michaels
Date: 5/24/2014 4:14:00 AM

Thanks for the great comments, David... much appreciated.