Candlemas

dampness and dolour cold dark days disappear- begone,winter fear Candlemas is today 2nd Feb

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Doris Culverhouse

Date: 2/3/2010 5:45:00 PM

dolor is the right word for the grey days of winter. I have to fight the sadness.

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/2/2010 8:30:00 AM

The color of our day here as well....a cold dark day in No. California. Enjoyed this. ~ Carrie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/2/2010 5:21:00 AM

Interesting Haiku and your title is unique as today in the Catholic faith Feb. 2nd is observed as Candlemas Day... a day when all Christians of all faiths come together with candles to praise God... wonderful Brian.. book is awesome too.. luv.. Linda-Marie .. many thankxxx for your congrats on my first .. first place win..