Shelter

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Firoze H. Oct 19, 2006, 11:51am EDT

Short, but it really packs a punch...very nice...is there going to be a sequel?

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Anne G. Oct 19, 2006, 12:00pm EDT

The doors are always open. There waits a special friend.

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d g. Oct 19, 2006, 12:09pm EDT

Sanctuary from many things, including bustle!

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vijay kumar Oct 19, 2006, 12:12pm EDT

In the midst of all the noises a peaceful soul. Good work.

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Kathy S. Oct 19, 2006, 12:54pm EDT

First haiku I've read in a while. I remember having fun writing them in school.

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John Doyle Oct 19, 2006, 3:49pm EDT

Beautiful, both haiki and you of course

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HGM Moya Goatley Oct 19, 2006, 4:04pm EDT

Well, you have me smiling and John - blushing. Moya

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Jim Ross Oct 19, 2006, 8:17pm EDT

The sense of succor always there for the needy, evokes a wonderful tranquility, Moya--your words become that "church" to those who read the haiku in the bustle of life. Bravo!

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jessie voigts Oct 20, 2006, 12:46am EDT

i love this, and can just imagine a beautiful, large, old urban church.

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Debbie G. Oct 20, 2006, 1:04am EDT

"Waits" really adds to this poem.

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HGM Moya Goatley Oct 20, 2006, 3:58am EDT

Debbie, Jessie, Jim, thank you. Moya

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amanda wallin Oct 20, 2006, 4:29am EDT

Great contrast to a r jangling urban sprawl to the haven of a church. Exellent sparse piece!

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David C. Oct 20, 2006, 6:55am EDT

hmm,nice...I see a connection to your "tranquility" poem?

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David Cannon Oct 20, 2006, 7:18am EDT

Clever, precise and excellent

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HGM Moya Goatley Oct 20, 2006, 1:40pm EDT

Thanks again. Moya

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