Tom Cunningham Poet Haiku

Autumn Fades Winter Begins

skeletal branches
plummeting temperatures  ~
a coating of frost 



Written 9th September 2019.

Syllable count 5/7/5

A Transition Of Seasons Haiku Poetry Contest.

Sponsored by Tania Kitchin.

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Valsa George January 25, 2022 at 4:35 AM A lovely haiku showing nature's change in the cusp between autumn and winter Tom Cunningham January 25, 2022 at 4:43 AM Thank you very much Valsa, I'm happy you enjoyed it.. Hope your day is going well. Tom

Elaine Perrin October 2, 2019 at 3:23 AM Congratulations Tom :-) A beautiful seasonal write x Tom Cunningham October 2, 2019 at 6:45 AM Thank you Elaine, just off to the airport, heading home from Turkey. Tom

Brenda Chiri September 15, 2019 at 2:16 AM Wonderful write my friend!;) Tom Cunningham September 15, 2019 at 4:55 AM Thank you very much Brenda, hope all's well. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos September 14, 2019 at 10:35 AM Hi Tom, what powerful words to describe the exit of one season and the entry of another - congratulations Tom on your win - great Haiku. Blessings, Jennifer. Tom Cunningham September 15, 2019 at 4:54 AM Thank you Jennifer, hope the packing is going well. Tom

Paul Callus September 13, 2019 at 4:03 PM Your three lines paint a bridge crossing from one season to another, Tom. I do not look forward to a cold winter! Congrats on your win. Regards // paul Tom Cunningham September 13, 2019 at 5:17 PM Thanks very much Paul, as you get older the cold loses its appeal, remember building snowmen for the kids while they looked from the window now I'd prefer to stay by the fire lol. Tom

Andrea Dietrich September 12, 2019 at 6:36 PM all great images for fall, and congrats on the win. Tom Cunningham September 13, 2019 at 5:15 PM Thanks very much Andrea, Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri September 12, 2019 at 3:43 AM You have painted a departing Autumn and a freezing winter eloquently and in a striking flair! A wonderful work of Art worthy of your Win! Congratulations, Tom! Best regards and blessings. Tom Cunningham September 12, 2019 at 4:44 AM Thank you very much Besma, I'm pleased you like it. Hope you are well. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong September 11, 2019 at 10:37 PM Wow Tom...I love your entry! Congratulations on your win! xxoo Tom Cunningham September 12, 2019 at 3:21 AM Thanks very much Connie, glad you liked it. Tom

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 11, 2019 at 10:02 AM This has to be one of my favourites. Congratulations on your win! xomo Tom Cunningham September 11, 2019 at 2:02 PM Thanks Maureen, happy you liked it. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen September 11, 2019 at 3:58 AM - Congratulations on your win, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham September 11, 2019 at 2:01 PM Thanks Anne, won't be long until we have our frosts. Tom.

Eve Roper September 10, 2019 at 8:13 PM Great imagery of both seasons coming together. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Tom Cunningham September 11, 2019 at 2:15 AM Thanks very much Eve. Tom

Line Gauthier September 10, 2019 at 7:31 PM Beautiful imagery. Congrats on your win, Tom. Tom Cunningham September 11, 2019 at 2:15 AM Thanks very much Line. Tom.

Jan Allison September 10, 2019 at 7:01 PM Dropping back with my congrats Tom, am delighted for your news do send me more pics xxx:-) hugs Jan xx Tom Cunningham September 11, 2019 at 2:15 AM Thanks Jan, what is it about hospitals, they seem to drain You.lol. No worries', ill sort a few out. Tom

Tania Kitchin September 10, 2019 at 6:33 PM Tom, congratulations on your winning placement, beautiful winter imagery! Tom Cunningham September 11, 2019 at 2:13 AM Thank you very much Tania, the haiku contest's fill up very fast, got in by the skin of my teeth lol. Thanks too for hosting. Tom

Nette Onclaud September 10, 2019 at 5:05 PM impressive 'ku, tom... greeat work!...huggs Tom Cunningham September 11, 2019 at 2:11 AM Thank you very.much.nette. Tom

Panagiota Romios September 10, 2019 at 7:21 AM Good one, Tom Tom Cunningham September 11, 2019 at 2:11 AM Thank you Panagiota, hope you had a great time. Tom

Heidi Sands September 10, 2019 at 6:55 AM This sure shows it Tom. Well done :) Tom Cunningham September 11, 2019 at 2:10 AM Thanks very much Heidi. Tom

Vijay Pandit September 10, 2019 at 6:43 AM Yes--indeed..winter arrives with gusto. All the best, Tom. Tom Cunningham September 11, 2019 at 2:10 AM Thanks very much Vijay, they're forcasting a bad winter this year, but then they do every year lol. Tom

Arturo Michael September 10, 2019 at 3:32 AM You know it's coming...Nice imagery... Tom Cunningham September 10, 2019 at 3:38 AM Thanks Arturo, must admit I love the variety of the seasons. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen September 10, 2019 at 3:09 AM - The transition from autumn to winter ... not a smooth transition ... often a brutal transition - Greatly written, Tom - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham September 10, 2019 at 3:20 AM Thanks Sunshine, one day you're enjoying a mild spell and it can change at the drop.of a hat when the wind blows. Tom Anne-Lise Andresen September 10, 2019 at 3:12 AM - My haiku for this contest is called - autumn :)

Jan Allison September 10, 2019 at 1:37 AM simply lovely haiku Tom:-) hugs Jan xx Tom Cunningham September 10, 2019 at 2:41 AM Thanks Jan, Saw this yesterday and thought I've got plenty of time, woke at silly o'clock, one space left lol. Yesterday was a blur. Tom

Regina Mcintosh September 10, 2019 at 1:05 AM I love this. It's perfect and I wish you all my best. Blessings. Tom Cunningham September 10, 2019 at 2:39 AM Thanks very much Regina, I'm pleased you like it. Tom.

Caren Krutsinger September 10, 2019 at 12:58 AM Love it Tom. A haiku that makes sense and is beautiful. Good luck in the contest! Tom Cunningham September 10, 2019 at 2:38 AM Thanks very much Caren, Tom