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Autumn Migration

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

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2019

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Susan Jeavons Date: 9/26/2019 4:57:00 PM Beautiful little Haiku Jan! Congrats on the win. Blessings, Susan Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/14/2019 3:52:00 AM thanks Ken I love autumn too:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/11/2019 7:03:00 AM Back with congratulations <3 xomo! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/9/2019 4:25:00 PM thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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