The Seasons - Rhyming Haiku

icy kiss of death
frozen on sweet autumn’s breast
winter’s frosty breath   

frozen crystal spears
melting in a thousand tears
joyful spring is here

what were buds on trees
live there dreams in lush green leaves
kissed by summer breeze

life begins to wane
summer bursting into flames
autumn’s sweet refrain
          ~~~

Author:  Elaine Cecelia George, of Canada

Written:  march 1, 2011
For:  Carol Brown’s Nature Rhyming Haiku contest.
Awarded:  First Place

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 1/9/2016 1:00:00 PM
Haiku in rhyme, if it isn't a form - throw something into it's amidst - a little change and make it your Form - hugs always - James xx
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Date: 1/10/2016 3:43:00 AM
Hi, James. It was originally suggested by Carol Brown and I won her contest with this. I don't know if she made it her form or not. I do however, think it would be a wonderful form.
Date: 11/24/2011 12:23:00 AM
ELAINE, ;-) stopping by to wish you and everyone a happy THANKSGIVING! AND CONGRATULATIONS IN THE contest`" Have yourself a wonderful and lovely holiday. God Bless,.. p.d.
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Date: 4/6/2011 6:10:00 PM
wonder rhyming haiku, you deserved to win.
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Date: 3/18/2011 4:25:00 PM
Wonderful use of imagery. Congratulations on your 1st place win!!!! Wishing you continued success with your writing my friend. Have a good weekend. Karen
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Date: 3/11/2011 7:51:00 AM
Congrats Elaine on your well deserved 1st place win!---kashinath
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Date: 3/10/2011 3:49:00 PM
Congratulations on your win...Sara
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Date: 3/10/2011 12:26:00 PM
This is absolutely stunning Elaine, congratulations on your 1st place win in Carol's contest ;-)
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Date: 3/10/2011 10:10:00 AM
A pleasure dear one to see you again at the top Elaine. Congratulations on your worthy first place win. Agape, Moses
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Date: 3/10/2011 9:57:00 AM
Beautiful. Thanks for your kind comments and congratulations to you : ) Jack
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Date: 3/10/2011 9:13:00 AM
The last verse ties up the transition of seasons (and life) so well, Lainie. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/10/2011 6:07:00 AM
Congratulations on the win in my contest Lainie. Thank you for supporting my contest and my decision to run my contest my way. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/10/2011 12:03:00 AM
Autumn's sweet refrain indeed. Lovely. many congrats dear friend.
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Date: 3/9/2011 7:55:00 PM
Congrats..all are great, but I love spring the best..BG
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Date: 3/9/2011 4:57:00 PM
Awesome Elaine. Congrtatulations to you
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Date: 3/9/2011 3:38:00 PM
It feels as if it awakens each season with a beautiful song....lovely Elaine!!!! Congratulations on this number 1 poem!!
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Date: 3/9/2011 2:46:00 PM
and around we go!Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Date: 3/9/2011 2:30:00 PM
yes for your no.1 win, elaine... my joyous thumbs up for you! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 3/9/2011 2:17:00 PM
Congrats Lainie on your first place win in Carol';s contest with a wonderful and expressive entry my friend.. enjoy with luv..
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Date: 3/9/2011 1:58:00 PM
Very nice Elaine. Glad to see you at the top. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 3/9/2011 1:53:00 PM
Elaine the last two stanzas were especially gorgeous. I'm glad I got to see t his winning set of haiku! congratulations.
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Date: 3/9/2011 1:46:00 PM
Congratlations on the first place win in the contest of carol, Elaine
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Date: 3/5/2011 9:04:00 AM
Nice trip through the seasons. Good use of imagery. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great weekend. Karen
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Date: 3/4/2011 11:32:00 AM
Elaine you can still read my blogs,now essayettes,on my notes page of facebook rgds Brian
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Date: 3/1/2011 2:10:00 PM
Awesome, Lainie. Soup mail in a moment. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/1/2011 12:42:00 PM
Lovely lines of each Haiku to brighten the contest entries Lainie.. delicate visuals so profound in each verse ..good luck in the contest my friend..
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