Essential To Life

the breath of winter
encased by the falling snow
polar caps provide



Written for Seashell's
Winter Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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La France Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 4:00 AM
Congratulation on your win... and thank you for your comment on my win with my poem Gliding... Constance
Reynolds Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 2:51 AM
Congrats dear friend on your beautiful win!!! Have an awesome Christmas!!!! Love, kristin
Strand Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 1:52 AM
Congrats on your success in SI's solstice contest Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments on my postings
Fawcett Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 12:27 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved Win in seashell's lovely contest. Love, Nigel
Heck Avatar
December 22, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Dear Michael - Congratulations on your WIN in Island's contest! Peace always, John
Winter Avatar
December 22, 2008 at 6:59 PM
So beautiful! Warmest congrats dear Michael on your win in the Winter Solstice contest! Love, Shar
Richards Avatar
December 22, 2008 at 5:58 PM
Well done, Michael..and well deserved to be among the winning poems in Seashell's contest ! Have a wonderful holiday!! ~Love, Carrie
Toran Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 7:56 PM
Excellent haiku! Perfect 5-7-5 syllable structure. Beautiful tribute to nature. Milt
White Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 5:23 PM
love the rhythm of this and the the way this flows, take care D-nyce
Degenhardt Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 7:01 AM
What a lovely haiku, it's perfect in count and flow while the imagery is awe inspiring. Michael
Winter Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 5:35 AM
Ah, so well captured! I can't wait for the snow. This reads like a winner for sure. Good luck Michael! Love, Shar
Reynolds Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 3:25 AM
Gorgeous visual, Michael - chilly! Love Kristin
Lakhera Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 1:53 AM
Excellent one Michael. Loved the second line! A true picture of winter. Love and blessings, Chitra
Torres Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Nicely done Michael. You have my vote. Excellent write well thought of. Blessings Michael
Bruso Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 8:21 PM
Excellent Haiku, Michael! You've captured the cold!
Richards Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 6:41 PM
This should make it to the top, Michael! Once again!! Wonderfully written!~ Carrie
Gorelick Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 6:33 PM
Michael, this is wonderful. I'm there, in body, in spirit. Your work is terrific . BG
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