Welcome to today’s blog. Once again I am sharing a short story or a flash fiction based on a photo prompt. Author, Suzanne Burke offers these challenges and everyone is welcome to participate. https://sooozburkeauthor.wordpress.com/
Based on the photo prompt below, I have written this Haiku poem. I have often thought about the journey each droplet of water takes to create our oceans, lakes, rivers, rain, and waterfalls.
Are we not each like a water droplet, sometimes a single drop that often is joined by others to form a family, community, or nation? Do we not depend on each other and yet act alone? Like water, we might become stormy and angry causing destruction or hurt. Or we are the calming presence for someone in a time of trouble.
Some waterdrops form ice crystals and become sleet or hail. Fog is the condensation of water molecules that hang in the air. Mist is a cluster of tiny droplets suspended in the atmosphere. (Courtesy of National Geographic)
Some people are crusty and hard, often hurting people with words or actions (hail). Foggy people do not reveal their true selves and it is difficult to have a relationship with them. There are those of us who are shy and withdrawn and as the mist, they are difficult to see or communicate with.
A waterfall is one of the most beautiful ways the accumulation of water droplets is displayed. They are powerful whether high or short. When we humans gather together for a common purpose, we are also powerful no matter the size of our group. We are as beautiful as any waterfall when our purpose is one of love.
Thank you for visiting my blog today. I welcome your comments and thoughts. And, please check out Suzanne Burke’s website for her award-winning books, blogs, and flash fiction opportunities. https://sooozburkeauthor.wordpress.com/
KAREN INGALLS, AUTHOR, BLOGGER & SURVIVOR 
A lovely meaningful piece of writing, Karen. Thanks for sharing.
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I appreciate and thank you for your comment, Roberta.
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Lovely, Karen. Haiku always amazes me. You’ve said so much with so few words.
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I love writing Haiku poems as well as reading them. Thank you for your comment, Staci.
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You are SO right, Karen. When LOVE is the common denominator, great things can happen! Thank you for sharing!
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Jan, thank you for leaving a comment. Your feedback is appreciated.
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Another beautiful Haiku! Thanks so much, Karen. I look forward to sharing your post on my site on Friday.
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I enjoy the challenge of writing a Haiku and this week’s photo prompt was perfect and inspirational. Thank you, Soooz.
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My pleasure, Karen.
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For one of those that love water, comparing each day where do we stand in the water?
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How very true. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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Beautiful Haiku, Karen. I love your water insights. I agree if we all gather together like a watefall we are strong and can solve anything. I feel like we are in a hail storm right now but with storms they always pass. I definitely relate to the mist. Thanks Karen, this was very thought provoking:) xo
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Denise, I am glad you enjoyed the Haiku and my blog. I have often thought about each droplet of water and this photo prompt fit perfectly with the roles we each play, our moods, personalities, and behaviors. Thanks, Denise.
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Loved this. Thank you.
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I’m glad you enjoyed the Haiku and blog. Thanks for sharing, Pat.
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I loved your blog. It is so fitting to the people in my life. I might call you later to share news that I received from a very dear and old friend.
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On Wed, Aug 5, 2020, 6:15 AM KAREN INGALLS, AUTHOR, BLOGGER & SURVIVOR wrote:
> karenringalls posted: ” Welcome to today’s blog. Once again I am sharing a > short story or a flash fiction based on a photo prompt. Author, Suzanne > Burke offers these challenges and everyone is welcome to participate. > https://sooozburkeauthor.wordpress.com/ Based on the photo” >
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Marge, thank you for your comment. We’ll talk soon.
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Food for thought and a lovey haiku, Karen!
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The many Haiku’s you have written inspired me to learn to write them. I do enjoy writing them. Thanks for your comment.
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Karen, I love your haiku. And the in-depth look at comparing water droplets to how people relate was brilliantly done. What a wonderful take on the prompt!
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I am glad you liked the Haiku which is a form of poetry I have come to enjoy writing. Your comment is appreciated.
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Beautiful analogy, Karen. Truly beautiful! The image rests in my heart and travels with my dreams. ♥
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Your poetic comment means a lot to me. Thank you.
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Lovely haiku and sentiment, Karen 😊
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Harmony, thank you for your comment. I am glad you enjoyed it.
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