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A Mid-Autumn Scene

swirls of clouds trim sky
leaves twirl as wind passes by . . .
a squirrel stands still

Sept. 8, 2022
for Tania Kitchin's Autumn In Nature - Haiku Poetry Contest

for 'A HIKU PREMIER' Poetry Contest

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Sam Kauffman

January 9, 2023 at 11:24 AM

Congratulations on your win Andrea! A perfect description of mid-autumn as the season changes and prepares for winter! Love your squirrel! Happy New Year. Blessings of joy and peace to you!

I Am Anaya

December 29, 2022 at 4:23 PM

If a squirrel senses danger, they stand perfectly still as if they are invisible. They think they are invisible! Congratulations on your win Andrea! I enjoyed your haiku. ~ Hugs ~Anaya

Susan Ashley

December 28, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Dear Andrea, it’s a pleasure to return to this lovely Autumn poem with my glad congratulations for your wonderful win in Brian’s contest. Warmest wishes for a happy new year, my friend.. ~Susan

Suzanne Delaney

December 28, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Congratulatiions. Andrea: Love this sweet Autumn scene. SuZ

Paula Goldsmith

December 28, 2022 at 9:36 AM

Congratulations on your win. Love this fun Autumn write. Have A Merry/Happy/Healthy/Blessed New Year 2023....................

Len Gasun

October 10, 2022 at 5:39 PM

Love the marvelous imagery in your haiku my dear friend Andrea. Congratulations on your well-deserved first win! Thanks for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Charlotte Puddifoot

September 24, 2022 at 1:02 PM

this is full of good things, andrea, the juxtaposition, and the cheeky bits of rhyme - i love a bit of rhyme in haiku - congrats on your top win.:)

Susan Ashley

September 22, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Dear Andrea, a perfect depiction of an Autumn moment in time. Your artistry shines with striking imagery and juxtaposition of movement and stillness and sky and earth. So beautifully composed. Congratulations for your wonderful placement in Tania's contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Evelyn Judy Buehler

September 20, 2022 at 9:53 PM

A lovely contrast of stillness and motion, Andrea. Congratulations on your win. Evelyn

Eve Roper

September 20, 2022 at 6:28 PM

Love the imagery, Andrea. Congratulations on your 1st place win. Blessings my friend

Suzanne Delaney

September 20, 2022 at 3:59 AM

Back to congratulate you on your first place win. Luv, SuZ.

Robert Warlov

September 18, 2022 at 10:19 AM

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Ann Peck

September 18, 2022 at 8:07 AM

Congratulations on your win! I love the squirrel standing still.

Andrea Dietrich

September 18, 2022 at 8:55 AM

thanks. I appreciate the comment on my last line

MD Johnson

September 18, 2022 at 7:49 AM

Congratulations on your win. This was one of my favorites. -MDJ

Andrea Dietrich

September 18, 2022 at 8:55 AM

wow, thanks so much.

Heidi Sands

September 18, 2022 at 7:24 AM

Congratulations for your win Andrea :)

Andrea Dietrich

September 18, 2022 at 8:56 AM

thanks, Heidi

Linda Alice Fowler

September 18, 2022 at 6:59 AM

Back with congratulations on your win Andrea! Linda

Andrea Dietrich

September 18, 2022 at 8:56 AM

Thanks, Linda.

Christuraj Alex

September 17, 2022 at 7:35 PM

Squirrel standing still. Beautiful. Congratulations!

Andrea Dietrich

September 18, 2022 at 8:55 AM

Thanks so much.

Tania Kitchin

September 17, 2022 at 5:17 PM

Andrea, congratulations on your first place win, love the imagery!

Andrea Dietrich

September 18, 2022 at 8:56 AM

thanks so much, Tania

Suzanne Delaney

September 17, 2022 at 3:33 AM

Love this sweet image and the way ‘swirls,’ ‘twirl,’and, ‘squirrel,’ go together so perfectly.

Andrea Dietrich

September 18, 2022 at 8:56 AM

So glad you noticed I was doing that, Suz.

Panagiota Romios

September 15, 2022 at 11:00 PM

Best wishes in the contest. I see Connie signed this!! Makes it even better)) Pangie xx

Andrea Dietrich

September 18, 2022 at 8:57 AM

I'm glad for that, Pangie. Thanks.

Bill Baker

September 11, 2022 at 7:37 AM

A faniliar scene each Autumn. Your imagery makes it real. Hugs, Bill

Andrea Dietrich

September 18, 2022 at 8:57 AM

thanks, my friend

Sara Kendrick

September 10, 2022 at 7:37 AM

Amazing to catch a squirrel standing still. Way to go. Reads like a good contender for the contest. Sara

Andrea Dietrich

September 18, 2022 at 8:58 AM

haha. but sometimes they just stand there!!

Connie Marcum Wong

September 9, 2022 at 1:42 PM

A lovely autumn scene Andrea. I miss seeing Squirrels. We don’t have them here in Hawaii. Have a great weekend. Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

September 18, 2022 at 8:58 AM

Thanks, dear Connie, now in heaven. Hope you are seeing the outpouring of love for you here.

Linda Alice Fowler

September 9, 2022 at 8:21 AM

Aww. The squirrel looking to store away supplies for winter. Lovely write Andrea! Linda

Andrea Dietrich

September 18, 2022 at 8:58 AM

thanks, Linda.

Jennifer Walker

September 9, 2022 at 7:25 AM

Beautiful, simply beautiful.

Andrea Dietrich

September 18, 2022 at 8:58 AM

thanks, Sis

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