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A Short Story in Haiku
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rejected as ugly
the swan develops in time
an awkward, shy girl

beauty and grace
feet glide across the dance floor
a bride in white

lost in a maze-
fighting deep emotions
she cries

a mourning dove
tears for a wayward mate
alone again

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 Reviews of "A Short Story in Haiku"
Reviewed by robin buehler
Reviewed on September 29, 2004
heart wretching

Reviewed by Robin Spicer
Reviewed on September 17, 2004
Hi Lori,
I am enjoying your haikus They are most enlightening.

Robin

Reviewed on September 10, 2004
(((lori)))

so much description in this story--powerfully rendered and written--stunning presentation!

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on September 10, 2004
Beautifully crafted, Lori. The story resonates. Bravo!

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on September 10, 2004
Sad but beautifully done.

Reviewed by Susan Sparks (Reader)
Reviewed on September 10, 2004
Now, this is what I call a REAL Cinderella story. Good one.

Reviewed by Mari Laureano (Reader)
Reviewed on September 10, 2004
intensely sad and delicate...

lovely,
**Mari**

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on September 10, 2004
I agree wit Ted!!

Me ugly duckling ...always crying for more...LUV!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on September 9, 2004
In the end we are all more duck than swan.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on September 9, 2004
Top of the line Ku's, Lori, as always from your pen...Peace, Ed & rufuz (w00f)

Reviewed by Fletcher Bailey (Reader)
Reviewed on September 9, 2004
Great haiku's.

Reviewed on September 9, 2004
Exceptonal, yes that's it, Exceptional TY for sharing

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on September 9, 2004
Lori...very telling and sad tale woven in this haiku story..
Remember when the dove mates it mates for life...the next time has got to be the right time...
Peter

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on September 9, 2004
Lori, you natural ability to weave Haiku’s into works of art is a shining testament to your dazzling gift at how easily you can create so many timeless treasures. Thank you for sharing them. Take care and be well.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 9, 2004
Beautiful sad tale in this chain of ku Lori!
Wonderfully told!

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on September 9, 2004
Each one sparkles but can't outshine the others

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on September 9, 2004
you write the loviest haiku's Lori

this is indeed a tale.......well done.......pax A

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on September 9, 2004
Haiku Is Like Too Many Riddles-Everybody Finds Something Diffferent Toi Read InTo It--Like 22 People Reading a Bible They Come Up With 222,000 Different Implictions/Versions_

1st One is Best All Babies Are Born Beautiful It's Mother Or Father That Is Not There Makes Them Ugly,i.e. Most Of Us Were Born As Accidents Not Really Wanted As Children To Worship But Excess Baggage To Get Rid Of!

TRASK

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on September 9, 2004
Rejection is the most vile to take. Spec when uncalled for..As always top drawer Ku's


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