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    Off To A Wonderful Start

    vacation relief
    dark, blown tire, long winding road
    trunk open, spare flat

    Robert J. Lindley, 10-09-2020
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    From a memory in 1977...
    Friend had borrowed my car a couple weeks before, had a flat
    after running over something in the road. Never informed me of that.
    So there I was on a long trip to my vacation spot. Broke down
    with two flat tires, at about 11 o'clock at night, on a deserted side road.
    Had to walk about 3 miles back to find a house with a light on and knock on the door to get help.
    I was lucky, an old man answered and instantly asked me if my car was pulled off of the road- I answered yes.
    He then said, come on in, sleep on the couch there until morning, we'll get up, have breakfast and then get you fixed
    right on up. Countryfolk, you gotta love 'em..
    Next morning true to his word. He took me to my car, we grabbed my flat spare , then went to the nearest town , nearest opened tire service center and they had me ready to go quickly. He then drove me back to my car and even thanked me for giving him something to do.
    As he lived alone(for the last 11 years he said), was 74 years old and was bored out of his mind.
    I have forgotten his last name but his first name was Paul.
    I then headed on to my vacation spot and met my girlfriend there as she drove in later that day.. -Tyr
    Last edited by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot; 10-10-2020 at 10:48 AM.
    18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

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    Sweet story, Tyr
    After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box - Author unknown

    “Unfortunately, the truth is now whatever the media say it is”
    -Abbey

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    Quote Originally Posted by Abbey View Post
    Sweet story, Tyr
    Yep, gotta love some of these old Southern gentlemen and the way they handle themselves.
    The guy was a one hundred percent true Southerner, ready to help a stranger in need,
    feed that person a great home-cooked Southern breakfast.
    I offered to pay him but he adamantly refused. Simply told me to pass it on.
    As I have myself done so, a great many times since. -Tyr
    18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

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    Going Fishing

    cool soft earth, bare feet
    morn's dew glistening bright, bright
    old farm, memories

    Robert J. Lindley, 5-16-2021
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    Recalling a weekend fishing experience that a
    young lad once had. And how fast life flies...
    18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

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    The Image, The Inner Reaches Of The Mind

    sandy land, windswept
    oasis, wet evergreen
    silent cat leapt

    Robert J. Lindley, 6-29-2021
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    18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

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    The Fervent Wish And The Sincere Prayer

    cold snow, old hunter
    old trail, cabin far away
    prayer at sunset

    Robert J. Lindley, 8-22- 1997
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    18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

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    On A Glowing Bright Summer Day

    bright morn, wooden fence
    young colt, wide open meadow
    boy, red bicycle

    Robert J. Lindley, 6-26-2021
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    18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

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    Youth, A Lonely Day And A Wish Once Made

    old fence, red robin
    summer afternoon sunset
    dreaming, future life

    Robert J. Lindley, 9-11-2021
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    18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

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    First ever attempt , trying for 5-7-5


    The channel breeze dozed

    Dazed its napping lunch time guests

    Choked while gently swallowing .


    Three minutes . Need to take longer .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Juicer66 View Post
    First ever attempt , trying for 5-7-5


    The channel breeze dozed

    Dazed its napping lunch time guests

    Choked while gently swallowing .


    Three minutes . Need to take longer .
    Not bad but the syllable count is incorrect for a standard haiku..
    As is yours is 5, 7, 7.
    Remove the word-- "gently".. And it fits the bill.- 575

    The imagery is great, the depth is on the mark.
    All the creation would need is correcting the last verse and giving it a title..

    Title of poem in haku takes on an extremely important role of description and adding to the deeper purpose, enhanced imagery and message sent with the piece, imho.-Tyr
    Last edited by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot; 09-17-2021 at 05:25 AM.
    18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

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    A Very Simple Insight

    drink from wisdom's cup
    yet the heavens offer more
    than sleep, wink and nod

    Robert J. Lindley, 11-18-2021
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    The Memorable Summer Scene

    dark road, stormy sky
    no seven spanish angels
    midnight call, ahead

    Robert J. Lindley, 11-15-2021
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    Winter's Icy Grip, And A Lonely Dawn

    newly, frozen lake
    deserted shoreline shadows
    one half-sunken boat

    Robert J. Lindley, 1-28-2022
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    18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

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