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monarch butterflies fly south to escape the chill as russet leaves fall A Transition Of Seasons Haiku Poetry Contest Sponsored by Tania Kitchin 5,7,5 checked with how many syllables 9/9/19

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Susan Jeavons

Date: 9/26/2019 4:57:00 PM

Beautiful little Haiku Jan! Congrats on the win. Blessings, Susan

Jan Allison
Date: 9/26/2019 6:01:00 PM

thanks Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 9/13/2019 2:48:00 PM

Back with congratulations, Jan...well done! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 9/14/2019 3:58:00 AM

thanks Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour

Date: 9/13/2019 1:05:00 PM

Such an exquisite Haiku Jan , so beautifully penned. Many congrats on your win. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison
Date: 9/14/2019 3:57:00 AM

thanks Ann:-) hugs Jan xx

Kenneth R. Merrill

Date: 9/12/2019 3:30:00 PM

My favorite season, and a lovely Haiku! Thanks, Jan ~ Ken

Jan Allison
Date: 9/14/2019 3:52:00 AM

thanks Ken I love autumn too:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 9/11/2019 7:03:00 AM

Back with congratulations <3 xomo!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/14/2019 3:51:00 AM

thanks Mo:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/11/2019 2:28:00 AM

Back with congrats Jan. Tom.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/11/2019 3:40:00 AM

thanks Tom:-) hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/10/2019 10:32:00 PM

Congratulations for a well-deserved win!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/11/2019 3:40:00 AM

thanks Caren:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 9/10/2019 8:08:00 PM

Perfect verse, Jan, I love the animation picture of the monarchs it's just beautiful. Congratulations on your win. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 9/11/2019 3:40:00 AM

Thanks Eve I wish I could see them for real:-) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/10/2019 7:34:00 PM

Back with most deserved praise. Congrats, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/10/2019 7:40:00 PM

thanks Line:-) I'm delighted to place:-) hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/10/2019 6:28:00 PM

Jan, congratulations on your winning placement with your gorgeous haiku, beautiful pic too!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/10/2019 6:43:00 PM

thanks Tania I am delighted to be on your list:-):-) hugs jan xx

M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/10/2019 12:50:00 PM

They are so beautiful; wonderful imagery in the poem and the gif.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/10/2019 6:42:00 PM

thanks ML:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/10/2019 3:36:00 AM

Love the image Jan, its a pity we can't join them. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 9/10/2019 6:41:00 PM

Oh yes off to warmer climes especially at the moment with wintery winds gusting:-( hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/9/2019 11:04:00 PM

BEEEautiful imagery, Jan. Bravo.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/10/2019 1:40:00 AM

Thanks Line, that is praise indeed:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/9/2019 10:38:00 PM

I recall one migration back in the 40s when the air was so thick with Monarchs one could only breath under a shirt or blouse. Soon, your haiku may be all that remains! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 9/10/2019 1:39:00 AM

wow Rico that must have been an incredible sight in more ways than one!:-) hugs Jan xx

John Lawless

Date: 9/9/2019 6:50:00 PM

OK, where do I get my wings.....nicely done Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 6:52:00 PM

lol John I know many folk here from South Africa go back home for the winter and are back here after about 3 months, we call them swallows!:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/9/2019 6:28:00 PM

this is lovely, jan! best of luck in the contest...

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 6:38:00 PM

thanks Ilene its a premiere contest so places will be limited but its worth a try:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/9/2019 5:41:00 PM

they even look themselves like russet leaves. Nice one with that picture, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 6:15:00 PM

thanks Andrea:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 9/9/2019 4:53:00 PM

Lovely autumnal imagery, Jan. I like the idea of swirling russet leaves. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 6:13:00 PM

thanks Paul:-) its getting decidedly autumnal here now:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/9/2019 4:20:00 PM

Hi Jan, You painted a lovely picture with a few words. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your day :-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 4:25:00 PM

thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 9/9/2019 2:20:00 PM

Oh Lovely! I can see it. I managed to send off three for their migration! One I raised from egg :))) xomo!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 4:21:00 PM

oh bravo Mo that's wonderful to hear you must have such a chance of achievement:-) hugs jan xx

Chris Green

Date: 9/9/2019 2:04:00 PM

Beautifully done my friend and my home is in the path of the Monarchs southern trek into mexico. Any day now they will be everywhere. Best wishes in the contest

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2019 4:20:00 PM

Thanks Chris:-) I was inspired by a deluge of painted ladies we have had ascending on us this year, we rarely see them on the Island:-) hugs Jan xx