A poor welcome for spring

grey clouds hang heavy lifeless
they hover there in a weighted silence -
timid spring bloom understandably intimidated



Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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La France Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 11:10 AM
Line, congratulations on your win in my contest with this fine haiku ~
Allison Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 7:21 PM
We certainly have those grey clouds at the moment Line, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Gauthier Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 8:41 PM
Thanks, Jan. Much appreciated.
Roper Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 6:59 PM
Great Haiku, Line, congratulations on your win. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day. Hugs Eve ~`*
Gauthier Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 8:42 PM
Thanks, Eve, for your lovely visit and compliment.
Dietrich Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 6:38 PM
this is really good, Line. i love that twist at the end. Congrats.
Gauthier Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 6:44 PM
Thanks, Andrea. Most appreciated.
Ibeh Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 5:27 PM
Lovely! Heartiest congratulations on your win, Line!:-)
Gauthier Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 6:44 PM
Thanks, Edward. Much appreciated.
Andresen Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 3:19 PM
- Congratulations, Line :)
Gauthier Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 6:45 PM
Thanks or your visit and comment, Sunshine.
Devonshire Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 2:00 PM
Don't hesitate! Come on out and bloom -- the rain will refresh you. Enjoyed your delightful haiku, Line! Hugs, Carolyn
Gauthier Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 8:49 PM
For sure !! Let spring bloom for heaven's sake.
Andresen Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 1:56 PM
- Great written in the moment, Line :) - Luck in the contest - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gauthier Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 2:13 PM
Thanks, Sunshine. Always appreciate your visits because God knows it's gloomy outdoors these days.
Cunningham Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 1:39 PM
Lovely haiku Line, exactly what we have at the moment, menacing grey clouds. Good luck. Tom.
Gauthier Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 2:14 PM
Thank you so much, Tom. Dare we hope for the sun to show itself in the near future!
Faulkner Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 1:10 PM
Like the soft suspense in this!
Gauthier Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 2:14 PM
Thank you, Michelle. Much appreciated.
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