Premiere Contest WinnerA Haiku Sextet

Losing her, a dream,
winter ravaged my soul and
Now the snowman melts.

Solitary bird,
why sing you only of spring
outside my window?

I stole a flower
from nature's bed,bottled it.
Now it is dying.

The crunch of brown leaves
tells me nothing whatsoever
about decay, death.

It is November, 
but the air forgets that as
it dances springtime.

Winter is most real,
fall most sad, summer holy,
but spring is a dream.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Sambourne Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 6:16 PM
Once again, I discover the glow of your work! Your pen has power my friend. Best wishes, Brian
Alex Avatar
July 21, 2021 at 5:49 AM
Wonderful. Congratulations!
Carber Avatar
July 21, 2021 at 7:59 AM
Thank you!!!
Seeker Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 7:14 AM
Simply superb! Congrats! :)
Carber Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 11:53 AM
Thank you, U.S., though your pen name is a puzzlement [I think I would call myself, the Clueless Seeker--since I'm never really sure how to search].
Mcintosh Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 6:06 AM
This is such a beautiful collection of poems. I love this. God bless you and Congrats on your win :)
Carber Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 11:55 AM
Thanks Regina, and may you go with God as well...
Kauffman Avatar
May 22, 2020 at 3:24 PM
Lovely bouquet of dreamy haiku, LJ. Every season has a meaning integral to your string of haiku. Congratulations on your win!
Carber Avatar
May 23, 2020 at 7:02 AM
Thanks Sam!
Chiri Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 3:29 AM
Congrats on your placement!;)
Carber Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 10:55 AM
thanks Brenda
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 4:05 PM
L.J. I see this was also given a trophy! Congratulations on both your First place win and belated congrats on your wonderful trophy! Very deserving of both. The way you have worded these haiku is exquisitely brilliant! I am putting this into my faves. Simply outstanding! : ) xxoo
Carber Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 10:56 AM
Thanks Connie--you're making me blush, girl!
Gentry Avatar
June 25, 2018 at 3:41 PM
Congratulations on your #1 win. Wonderful haiku's
Carber Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 7:25 AM
Thanks Susan, your kind words are much appreciated!
Rose  Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 8:13 PM
I guess we are at the holy season now then, I have enjoyed your winning poetry L.J. congrats.
Carber Avatar
June 25, 2018 at 8:15 AM
Thank you!
Marlow Avatar
June 23, 2018 at 8:44 PM
Congrats on your win. Very creative Haiku.
Carber Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 2:04 PM
Thank you Robert
Ashley Avatar
June 23, 2018 at 8:41 PM
A beautiful set of haiku, L.J. splendid in their thoughtful and meaningful imagery. Congratulations on your excellent and well deserved win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Gauthier Avatar
June 23, 2018 at 2:37 PM
A most pleasant and harmonious trail of haiku. Congrats, L.J.
Carber Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 2:05 PM
Thanks Line!
A   Avatar
July 10, 2014 at 11:47 AM
WOW, WOW>..Love it ...Linda
Nance Avatar
July 2, 2014 at 4:59 PM
Very good! I enjoyed these Len :)
Chutani Avatar
July 1, 2014 at 11:36 PM
Len, a lovely seasonal array in haiku, Mohan
Enriquez Avatar
July 1, 2014 at 10:56 PM
Dear Len: Very nice these fragments. Enjoyed. Leon
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