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early morning frost

early morning frost— a squirrel empties fat cheeks inside the old log a flutter of wings at Sol’s dawning— damp bare branches

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Debbie Guzzi

Date: 11/25/2012 1:58:00 PM

so nice to hear the SOUND! Light & Love

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/21/2012 4:54:00 AM

I am training for Haiku poetry, needed to read one of your. - You are good at haiku Connie. - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

elizabeth wesley

Date: 4/30/2012 9:00:00 PM

Two wonderful haiku verses Connie; both very ordinary events made so special with your pen.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/5/2011 10:32:00 PM

just here to say hello!

Matthew Anish

Date: 12/3/2011 12:03:00 PM

Beautiful haiku! I like the one about the squirrel especially. The bushy tailed ones deserve to be written about. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 12/2/2011 8:16:00 PM

awesome haikus, Connie! technically and artistically. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your kind comments on my poem. Best to you, Caroline.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 11/28/2011 3:32:00 PM

I too love the woods! the word [damp] really took me there with you! Congrad's on your win! Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/28/2011 10:48:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Charles' "Short Short Haiku" contest Connie. Love, Carol

jack horne

Date: 11/28/2011 9:03:00 AM

Beautiful haiku, Connie. Many congrats on all your wins : )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/26/2011 9:00:00 PM

connie I am seeing your avatar now. So cute. And where is that new poem of yours?

elizabeth wesley

Date: 11/26/2011 6:55:00 PM

These are both so good, especially love the first one a we have a tame squirrel that stuffs his face with peanuts. So nice you won with this.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/26/2011 7:49:00 PM

Thank you much for your nice comments.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 11/26/2011 6:05:00 PM

just lovely...I have a heck of a time using the first line as the juxtaposition! you did great! light & love

Joseph Osita

Date: 11/26/2011 3:40:00 PM

Many congrats on your big place win in the contest in the contest. Have a nice day

David Williams

Date: 11/26/2011 12:07:00 PM

Connie many congrats on your brilliant win..David

kabuteng P.iNk k.

Date: 11/26/2011 11:19:00 AM

I really loved reading your haiku, Connie, especially the first one :) I could almost feel that chill-made me smile! Super congrats on your win and I hope your eyes will be better soon...hugs to you :)

kash poet

Date: 11/26/2011 8:15:00 AM

Wonderful imagery here Connie!Congratulations on your win.

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 11/26/2011 6:54:00 AM

Hi Connie! I love your Haikus ...especially the first one. I can see that one so very clearly and can't help but smile at the picture this Haiku presents to my mind. Mark of a poem I like lots is after the comment ...I'm still smiling..: ) have a great day Connie and thanks alot for your comment

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/25/2011 11:15:00 PM

Connie, I am so happy to see you entered and won a contest. It's wonderful to see you on a winners'list. A big congratulations to you and thanks so much for your several comments to me today. Don't overwork those poor eyes! Luv, Andrea ps. these haiku are really worthy of a win. My favorite is the first one.

Margaret Foster

Date: 11/25/2011 9:34:00 PM

Good one Connie. Early mornings must be nice in that neck of the woods. Congratulations...Margaret

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/25/2011 8:03:00 PM

Hello Connie... I hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving... I'm glad them cute little squirrels,,, know how to prepare for such an event... (winter) very nice image on both... have a wonderful night,..p.d.

harry horsman

Date: 11/25/2011 4:48:00 PM

love these Connie, nice to see your poetry again, congrats. harry

Kim Merryman

Date: 11/25/2011 12:13:00 PM

Very nice haiku. I especially like the first one. Kim

kash poet

Date: 11/24/2011 6:35:00 PM

Glad to read a new poem from you after a long time.

kash poet

Date: 11/24/2011 6:33:00 PM

Beautiful haiku.Enjoyed reading it.Best wishes if for a contest.