It’s too early for the local boat dock to be put back into the water, but images from other years came to mind yesterday. I read a haiku by Martin Gottlieb Cohen at tinywords.com. I posted a new tanka in the comments.
Here is the link to Martin’s featured poem: http://www.tinywords.com/2013/03/11/12184.
tinywords.com is edited by Peter Newton and Kathe L. Palka.
This is my new poem in the comments for Martin’s poem:
minutes
after the boat dock
back in the water
seagulls
on the pilings
Ellen
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On a different topic, there are many new posts at The Haiku Foundation troutswirl blog, as they introduce new programs and features. Today I am learning more about the Book of the Week Archive – Selected by Tom Clausen. They are preserving early books of haiku by noted poets online, as they continue to grow their archive. http://www.thehaikufoundation.org
Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin 
Ellen – the gulls that have feasted in our cove for the past month are gone. Maybe you will see them from your window soon! Beautiful poem today, my friend – K
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Hi Kathleen, Thank you.
For others reading this, please visit Kathleen’s site for her beautiful photo and poem for the gulls. The title of her post is “Small Stones 44/2013.”
Blessings, Ellen
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I am captivated by the original poem and your responding poem. Thank you for sharing with us, blessing us, and for including links to where we can read more captivating work! God bless you!
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Dear Debbie, Thank you for your kind comment. May God bless you too!
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Your words flow easily and so beautiful!
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Dear Roberta, Thank you for your kind comment!
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I love this. So visual, so succinct.
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Thank you, Libby, so kind!
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Reblogged this on 20 Lines A Day.
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So kind of you to reblog, thank you. Ellen
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You are very welcome when I like something I SHARE and 20 lines is a place I can write a poem now and then join them!
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I have nominated your for the Home Unites Globally – Hug Award. Pop to my blog at http://inlovewiththelord.wordpress.com/2013/03/16/nominated-for-the-hug-award-sharing-the-blessing/ to learn all about it. You may also find information at http://ahopefortoday.com/2012/01/14/hope-unites-globally-hug-award-guidelines/ CONGRATULATIONS!
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Dear Martha, Thank you so much, and I am honored by your nomination. I’m not able to accept awards with requirements, but will visit other sites you mention. Love and blessings, and thanks again, Ellen
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