Thursday, July 4, 2013

A Special Haiku for the United States' Independence Day (July 4, 1776)


A Special Haiku for the United States' Independence Day (July 4, 1776)

From other countries,
They settled on Native soil,
Calling it their land

The ‎#AmericanStory has long been written by immigrants. 

On July 4, 1776... 

"Fifty-six founders put their names on a piece of paper. Up until that moment, none of them were American. Even those who had spent their entire lives in one of the thirteen colonies had grown up in another country.” —Cecilia Muñoz, White House Domestic Policy Council



Today's Haiku: Thursday, July 4, 2013

Today's Haiku:  Thursday, July 4, 2013

Water, full of life,
Flow in peace, tranquility,
Cleansing our souls

(Photo Credit:  Photographer Peter Ahsue - San Diego Zoo June 12, 2013)



Today's Haiku: Oceanside, CA Celebrates 125th Birthday

Oceanside, CA celebrated it's 125th birthday yesterday, July 3, 2013.  Professional photographer, Peter Ahsue, captured the fireworks celebration for all to enjoy.  I have set my haiku thoughts to each of his seven photos.

Special Haiku for Oceanside's 125th Birthday:

She dresses in red,
Celebrating her birthday,
Dancing in the night




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Special Haiku for Oceanside's 125th Birthday:

She stands out in white,
Accessorized with purple,
Ready for her dance

(Photo Credit:  Photographer Peter Ahsue)



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Special Haiku for Oceanside's 125th Birthday:

Petite in her frame,
She makes up for it with style,
Bedazzling the night

(Photo Credit:  Photographer Peter Ahsue)



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Special Haiku for Oceanside's 125th Birthday:

Celebrate in gold,
Frilled in white and splashed with red,
She wooed them tonight

(Photo Credit:  Photographer Peter Ahsue)



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Special Haiku for Oceanside's 125th Birthday:

She takes the night sky,
Painting the dark with thin lines,
Like a star, she shines




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Special Haiku for Oceanside's 125th Birthday:

Though here, they are still,
Clusters explode, one by one,
Coloring the night

(Photo Credit: Photographer Peter Ahsue)



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Special Haiku for Oceanside's 125th Birthday:

She makes a huge splash,
Her entourage by her side,
Red and white salute




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