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Ahhhh, that was lovely, Corinne. I enjoyed that little beach interlude and felt like I was there with you on that beach. I love haikus and how they say so much with so few words.
Thank you, Cathy. I’m just learning how to write haiku and still have a long way to go – but I love the challenge of it.
That’s so pretty. I have never really!! been to a beach but I guess, that’s how it must be. Lovely Haiku
Oh wow! You better rectify that soon, girl! I absolutely love a beach – it’s my number choice of a place to be attuned with my deepest self.
I know Corinne…I have been meaning to visit a beach but just never got a chance. I will…some time soon 🙂
And it brought back some Goa memories for me. Almost every evening was a reflection of this haiku 🙂
Oh beautiful Haiku.
Soul at peace. beautiful lines
The pic compliments the lovely Haiku.
So pretty. So delightful!
Makes me yearn for a vacation on a beach now!!
Beautifully expressed 🙂
Very true Corrine. The sun, sea and sand have a magic about them that fills the soul with peace…
Wow beautiful… Would lv some beach air on my face rt now…messing up my hair bt soothing my soul!
Terrific piece, Corinne. I could feel the breeze …messing up my hair 😀
beautiful
Best part of the beach indeed, to watch that space where the sky meets the sea!!
Somebody is become the haiku expert now ;). Like , like….