Suzanne Delaney Poet Haiku

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Daffodil

bright green spears appear
early april’s sweet prelude ~
nature unfolding

delicate perfume
still life of sunshine and rain ~
tiny ant’s palace

Spring Flower, Bird or Butterfly Haiku x 2 Poetry Contest
2nd Place
Tania Kitchin
2/15/23
Howmanysyllables #34

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Jim Slaughter March 11, 2023 at 9:58 AM Beautiful haiku, SuZ, and congrats on its placement in the contest. Suzanne Delaney March 12, 2023 at 9:40 AM Thanks Jim: With my hubby not well, my Muse is only willing to give back on short forms. Someday I will get back to writing some more in depth poems….I hope. Best, SuZ

Reason A. Poteet March 8, 2023 at 12:10 PM lovely haiku on the first flower of spring - at least one of the first. Round our part of S. Indiana, we are enjoying their beauty daily and they crop up in some unusual unexpected places on their own. Neat pic to support your message. Suzanne Delaney March 8, 2023 at 4:30 PM Nature is wonderful, Reason and all we have to do is notice it and be thankful. Have a wonderful, “rest of the week.’ SuZ

Sara Kendrick February 27, 2023 at 3:12 AM I have read your winning entry and enjoyed it. I like the closing line..Thanks for sharing. Congratulations. Sara Suzanne Delaney March 8, 2023 at 4:29 PM Many Thanks, Sara for your Congratulatiions. and nice comment, Best, SuZ

Andrea Dietrich February 26, 2023 at 10:17 AM This is so cute. Congrats, Suz. Suzanne Delaney March 8, 2023 at 4:28 PM I appreciate you taking time to read and comment, HugZ SuZ

Christuraj Alex February 25, 2023 at 8:10 PM A very beautiful haiku on daffodils. Congratulations! Suzanne Delaney March 8, 2023 at 4:26 PM My sincere thanks for your kind comment. SuZ

Michelle Faulkner February 25, 2023 at 7:35 PM Daffodils are the prelude to spring, I always feel uplifted when I see them filling up lawns and meadows, this is a lovely tribute to them, and congratulations on the contest placement! Suzanne Delaney March 8, 2023 at 4:25 PM Thanks Michelle: I appreciate your lovely comment and apologies for my late reply, Happy Spring.SuZ

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM I enjoyed this poem's very pleasing images, and the picture is awesome, SuZ. Congratulations on your win. :) Suzanne Delaney March 8, 2023 at 4:23 PM My sincere thanks, Evelyn. Happy spring. SuZ

Sotto Poet February 25, 2023 at 1:21 PM Congratulations, Suzanne, on your winning achievement; your set of haiku is so lovely, and I really liked the way you depicted the spring metaphors Suzanne Delaney March 8, 2023 at 4:21 PM My belated thanks Sotto but no less heartfelt. May the beauty of spring be yours to enjoy soon,

Anne-Lise Andresen February 25, 2023 at 12:29 PM - Yellow as sunshine ... my garden has many daffodils ... beautifully written, SuZ :) - Congratulations on a 2nd place in the contest :) - hugs Suzanne Delaney February 25, 2023 at 12:36 PM Thanks so much Anne Lise: I was so happy to be inspired. My creativity has been running at a low ebb lately so this was a thrill. Hugs, SuZ

Sam Kauffman February 25, 2023 at 10:10 AM Just charming SuZ! Your imagery is so creatively unique. It really sets off the beauty of the daffodil! Love "ant palace!" Congratulations on your win! Blessings! Suzanne Delaney February 25, 2023 at 12:35 PM Thanks so much, Sam: I love finding insects in unexpected places. Nature is amazing. Blessings, SuZ

Paula Goldsmith February 25, 2023 at 8:15 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. As a child we had a driveway lined on both sides with this flower. It was a great way to be welcomed home each time we went out. Have a great/blessed  weekend writing away......................... Suzanne Delaney February 25, 2023 at 12:33 PM Thanks for sharing your childhood memory of daffodils, Paula: I lived in the tropics most of my life so when we moved to a more temperate climate we really enjoyed our first experiences of spring and all the gorgeous blooming plants. SuZ

Linda Alice Fowler February 25, 2023 at 7:52 AM Oh Suz! This is so sweet! Congratulations on your win. :) Suzanne Delaney February 25, 2023 at 12:30 PM Thanks Linda: your kinds words are much appreciated . Hugs, SuZ

Tania Kitchin February 25, 2023 at 3:45 AM Suzanne, a wonderful set of Spring haiku's, love the imagery, congratulations on your winning placement! Suzanne Delaney February 25, 2023 at 12:29 PM Thanks so much for the inspiration, Tania: and for stopping by with Congratulatiions. Cheers, SuZ

Aysha Nuwas February 24, 2023 at 4:39 PM Beautiful, I love flowers and flower gardens!! Suzanne Delaney February 25, 2023 at 12:28 PM Thanks Ayesha. So nice to have your visit. SuZ

Timothy Ray February 22, 2023 at 4:35 AM oh the gift within of time to come...an early taste indeed....loved it Suzanne Delaney February 22, 2023 at 12:31 PM I am going to miss the daffodils this year but if it helps to heal John by staying here I am all for it. Thanks for your inspiring visit. SuZ

Paula Goldsmith February 17, 2023 at 10:49 AM Your "daffodil" is a wonderful Spring write. I love this flower. Good Luck. Have a blessed day................. Suzanne Delaney February 22, 2023 at 12:32 PM Thanks Paula. I appreciate your visit and kind comment. Cheers, SuZ

Vijay Pandit February 15, 2023 at 6:59 AM Wonderfully evocative of spring unfolding--much enjoyed, SuZ. Best to you. Suzanne Delaney February 15, 2023 at 12:45 PM So happy you enjoyed it, Vijay: Spring is such a lovely time of year. Best, SuZ

Heidi Sands February 15, 2023 at 6:18 AM Beautiful. And I love the line, tiny ant's palace! :) Suzanne Delaney February 15, 2023 at 12:44 PM So glad you enjoyed my ant palace, Heidi: Thanks for a lovely visit. SuZ