Monday, March 11, 2013

Warmth


                                                             Author: Attributed to Ryan Linton
Image: The Grand Canyon from the Desert View Watch Tower
Source:  Licensed through Wikimedia Commons (here)

A serene visual
Three layered blended within
pulsating colors

Mid-spring facade set
in motion feelings of awe
Ostensibly cool

Not so, one of the
Seven Wonders carved out by
the Colorado

Seventeen million
years snaking through Death Valley
ever eroding

Written for Chev’s CARPE DIEM #142 daily haiku with prompt -serene-. Shared with Kerry's at Real Toads's Open Link Mondays and Mary's Poets United's Poetry Pantry #141
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22 comments:

  1. Pat HattMarch 11, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    A big hole in the ground is a wonder? haha but yeah sure it's quite the sight to see, as it erodeds away each day. #1!

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  2. Josie Two ShoesMarch 11, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Sunrise and sunset are my very favorite times of day, they chance our perception of the usual view greatly, just as you have illustrated here with the perfect words for a beautiful picture!

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  3. joanneMarch 11, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    the first sets a lovely mood..

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  4. JimMarch 11, 2013 at 11:14 AM

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  5. JimMarch 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Thank you for this lovely expression of your impression, Hank.

    The Grand Canyon was on my list of to-see's times I visited the grand canyon. But neither time was mine. One was canelled by a snow storm and the other items filling my time allowed to be there. I have flown over it a few times, it is awesome looking even from high in the sky.
    ..

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  6. Amrit SinhaMarch 11, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Beautiful haiku set Hank ... the serenity drew me to your words !!!

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  7. flaubertMarch 11, 2013 at 12:55 PM

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  8. flaubertMarch 11, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    I shall try this again... I can't type that well.
    Very lovely haiku, Hank. I have visited the Grand Canyon and it is truly awe inspiring.

    Pamela

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  9. Brian MillerMarch 11, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    smiles....been a while since i was at the canyon...its a breathtaking sight for sure....warmth...i could use a bit of that right now...smiles.

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  10. brudbergMarch 11, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Yes I can certainly share your impression of the Canyon. Wonderful.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 11, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    I love this. It's so gorgeous. Especially the first five lines. ~andy

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  12. Rosemary Nissen-WadeMarch 11, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Nature is truly amazing!

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  13. CloudiaMarch 11, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Smashing!



    ALOHA from Honolulu
    Comfort Spiral
    ~ > < } } ( ° > <3

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  14. PeggyMarch 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Serene is a good description of a desert sunset and the Grand Canyon makes it even more special. Lovely.

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  15. Sherry Blue SkyMarch 11, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    17 million years - amazing! Love the phrase "ostensibly cool". Striking image and great write, Hank!

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  16. Sharp Little PencilMarch 11, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    Hank, there is nothing that brings peace of mind like pondering nature. Sherry Blue Sky and I talk about this a lot... and me, a city girl. But I grew up in the country stargazing.

    This image - not just the picture, but the image created by your words - is breathtaking. I do believe this will be my last comment for tonight, because I want to end on a serene note. Bless you for this. Amy http://sharplittlepencil.com/2013/03/11/goosebumps/

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  17. Kodjo DeynooMarch 12, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    Time is only of value to humanity...

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  18. Dave KingMarch 12, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    Picture and poem both highlight the wonders of nature wonderfully well.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 12, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Beautiful, wise, and moving.

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  20. Kay L. DaviesMarch 12, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    This is super, Hank.
    K

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  21. MargaretMarch 13, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    who would think erosion could be so beautiful! ??

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  22. KarenMarch 16, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    This I wish to see, now more than ever! Beautiful!

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