Blossom

Sweet scented blossom
                                             Confetti sent from heaven    
                                                 With a gentle breeze                                    

                                                      Jan Allison
                                                  26th April 2014

My grateful thanks to  Elly Wouterse for helping me change and add to  the original few words to produce a haiku!

~Entered into Debbie Guzzi's contest Spring into Haiku ~
             ~  Awarded Honourable Mention ~

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James Marshall Goff

Date: 3/18/2016 7:18:00 AM

Perfect! jimbo

Jan Allison
Date: 3/18/2016 8:48:00 AM

Oh thanks Jimbo:-) This was one of my very early poems and Elly helped me turn it into my first haiku:-) I am so blessed to have had such encouragement since I started writing and posting just over 2 years ago:-) hugs Jan xx

James Fraser

Date: 10/23/2014 5:52:00 PM

Especially the blossom from the Japanese Sukura trees, simply awesome. I called it snow from the Tree's when the kids were young, James xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2014 6:00:00 PM

I too adore seeing the cherry blossom on the trees James:-) Hugs as ever Jan xxx

Dan Prizner

Date: 7/13/2014 4:19:00 PM

Just read your haku you capatured the thought of the flowers from the tree in the back yard thanks

Jan Allison
Date: 7/13/2014 4:59:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment Dan. hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 6/26/2014 6:32:00 PM

This is a lovely and sweet haiku, Jan. Lucky to spot it on the front page! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 7/5/2014 2:50:00 PM

Sorry i missed replying to your comment Paul. Hope all is well with you. Hugs Jan xxxx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/16/2014 9:15:00 PM

Great haiku. Congratulations on the win, Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 5/17/2014 12:59:00 AM

Thanks Dr Mehta. Hugs Jan xx

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 5/16/2014 8:29:00 PM

Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Jan Allison
Date: 5/17/2014 12:58:00 AM

Thanks Debbie for sponsoring this contest and giving me my placement. Hugs Jan xx

Linda Jackson

Date: 5/16/2014 8:00:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Best wishes Linda x

Jan Allison
Date: 5/16/2014 10:02:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely comment Linda. Hugs Jan xxx

Lori Lucas Mcclure

Date: 5/16/2014 7:52:00 AM

Congratulations on your win ! Lori

Jan Allison
Date: 5/16/2014 10:02:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by Lori. Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/15/2014 9:27:00 PM

Love the confetti sent from heaven part!! Congrats on your HM, sweetie.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/16/2014 12:57:00 AM

Thanks Andrea I didn't realise I'd been placed, Hugs Jan xx

Jenny Brewer

Date: 5/6/2014 4:22:00 PM

Congratulations on reaching number 28 in the top 100 of the month with this beautiful Haiku.xx Really a pleasure to read my dear friend. xx

Jan Allison
Date: 5/6/2014 4:27:00 PM

Aww thanks jenny i was totally blown away to see my name there! We have work to do my dear!!!! hugs Jan xxx

Deborah Shiells

Date: 5/6/2014 11:58:00 AM

Hi Jan, This is a wonderful write! Thanks for sharing this write with us here. Such talent as always my friend:~) Peace, Deborah

Jan Allison
Date: 5/6/2014 12:09:00 PM

Thanks Deborah you are too kind with your praise - i just try my best and I'm learning all the time. Hugs Jan x

Mel Merrill

Date: 4/27/2014 12:22:00 AM

Hi Jan, my close and collaborative friend. I like this very much. I echo what Eileen said. Enjoy Dublin! :-)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/27/2014 12:26:00 AM

Cheers Mel - hope to get lots of inspiration travelling to this beautiful city - last time we travelled I wrote 2 poems whilst sitting in the airport - you may enjoy I'm a technological dinosaur! Hugs your friend Jan x

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 4/26/2014 12:41:00 PM

These are beautiful words Jan. Thanks for the visit, many blessings... Lucilla

Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2014 12:44:00 PM

Thanks so much for dropping by Lucilla. I can't believe how beautifully this turned out - with advice and inspiration from Elly. Hugs Janx

Paddi March

Date: 4/26/2014 12:23:00 PM

Now that is romantic. such a lovely time of the year. Hmm bit late for confetti though when the tree is already pregnant. It is a very delicate and pretty piece of writing. Thank you for your comment on "Embers" I do appreciate it. The poem was designed for a contest but it turned out too long. Its my first serious attempt at rhyming...... goodness that is hard.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2014 12:26:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by and your lovely comments Paddi.The rhyming was awesome Paddi - hope you used the tip I gave you - keep at it. i have made you a favourite poet will keep dropping by. Hugs Jan xxx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/26/2014 8:57:00 AM

Very beautiful, Jan. It is lovely to collaborate on poetry. Confetti sent from heaven....a beautiful thought! :) hugs XO

Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2014 9:12:00 AM

Hi Eileen - I had the basic words in the poem it just took Elly's advice to change the order of the lines and add 'sent' and 'with'. - I am so pleased with this .poem ... you know how I love collaborations lol Just waiting for Mr Watson's return lol - more form JaDazzle will be on its way! Hugs Jan x

Muhammad Safa Thajudeen

Date: 4/26/2014 8:53:00 AM

Enjoyed the breeze.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2014 9:09:00 AM

Thanks Muhamma for the lovely comment. Hugs Jan x

Tim Smith

Date: 4/26/2014 8:03:00 AM

So much beauty is captured her Jan....hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2014 8:39:00 AM

Thanks Tim I'm so proud of the way this turned out. hugs Jan xx

Jack Ellison

Date: 4/26/2014 7:28:00 AM

Felt like spring for the first time while reading your gentle breezy description! Your poems exude a love of life! Big squeezies XOXOX

Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2014 7:34:00 AM

Aww thanks Jack - am so pleased with the finished poem with Elly's input it is truly beautiful now! Hugs Jan x

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/26/2014 7:05:00 AM

Beautiful images, Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 4/26/2014 7:10:00 AM

Thanks Dr Mehta. Elly advised me to swap the order of the second and last lines and she added one word - I am so delighted with her input and the result is beautiful. Hugs Jan xx