M. L. Kiser Poet Haiku

First Blooms

Ruby, canary, 
white, and purple heads waking
tulips in my yard.

Yawn and stretch petals
to salute the sun, smiling
full blossomed beauties.


Written: 3-2-19

For: "Spring Haiku Poetry Contest"
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin

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Ovidiu Bocsa April 1, 2019 at 8:09 AM The first blooms fills our heart of tenderness each time when springs come:first in the human soul. It is a joy to follow your imagery. M. L. Kiser April 2, 2019 at 12:56 AM I am glad, thanks so much.

Darlene De Beaulieu March 29, 2019 at 8:32 PM Hello M.L.Kiser, a lovely poem for spring. Have a nice evening my friend. M. L. Kiser March 29, 2019 at 10:05 PM Thanks Darlene, you have a great evening too.

Panagiota Romios March 28, 2019 at 9:34 PM Great news..great poem Panagiota M. L. Kiser March 29, 2019 at 7:50 AM Thanks Panagiota.

Robertina B. March 27, 2019 at 7:34 AM A belated congratulations on your win, M.L.. A beautiful haiku!! Imagery is amazing.. This is a gem, a fave for me.. Have a blessed day, my friend.. M. L. Kiser March 27, 2019 at 10:01 AM Thank you, Robertina; I am glad you enjoyed it.

Sara Kendrick March 7, 2019 at 5:05 PM I have read your Haiku and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara M. L. Kiser March 8, 2019 at 9:45 AM Thanks so much, Sara.

Caren Krutsinger March 3, 2019 at 9:53 PM Terrifically done; I can see them and their beautiful colorful heads! M. L. Kiser March 4, 2019 at 9:28 AM Then, the poem did its job. Thanks.

Andrea Dietrich March 3, 2019 at 2:41 PM beautiful imagery , especially that second one. Congrats. M. L. Kiser March 4, 2019 at 9:29 AM Thanks so much.

Jan Allison March 3, 2019 at 12:31 PM this was one of my faves ML!:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx M. L. Kiser March 4, 2019 at 9:29 AM Thanks.

Robert Lindley March 3, 2019 at 11:44 AM Great imagery, depth , and full of Nature's wonders! A fav.. a gem too.. M. L. Kiser March 4, 2019 at 9:29 AM Thanks so much, Robert.

Charles Messina March 3, 2019 at 7:46 AM Great imagery, ML. Congratulations on your win. :) M. L. Kiser March 4, 2019 at 9:29 AM Many thanks.

Alexis Y. March 3, 2019 at 7:36 AM Congratulations on your placement in the contest:-)Alexis M. L. Kiser March 4, 2019 at 9:29 AM Thanks Alexis.

Line Gauthier March 3, 2019 at 7:18 AM Back with more congrats, ML. M. L. Kiser March 4, 2019 at 9:29 AM Thank you.

Heidi Sands March 3, 2019 at 7:10 AM Beautifully written. Congratulations for your win :) M. L. Kiser March 4, 2019 at 9:29 AM Thanks.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 3, 2019 at 6:31 AM - Congratulations on your lovely Spring Haiku, M.L. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) M. L. Kiser March 4, 2019 at 9:30 AM Thanks again.

Tania Kitchin March 3, 2019 at 5:46 AM A beautiful haiku with lovely imagery, congratulations on your winning placement! M. L. Kiser March 4, 2019 at 9:30 AM Many thanks.

Sara Kendrick March 2, 2019 at 5:26 PM Ahh!! Very descriptive and colorful work. It will really be spring when they bloom. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara M. L. Kiser March 4, 2019 at 9:30 AM Your welcome and thank you.

Jan Allison March 2, 2019 at 11:34 AM amazing imagery ML a joy to read:-) hugs Jan xx M. L. Kiser March 2, 2019 at 12:42 PM Oh thank you.

Vijay Pandit March 2, 2019 at 11:18 AM Colorful..beautiful..lively..just like spring. M. L. Kiser March 2, 2019 at 12:42 PM Thanks, Vijay. I'm dying for spring.

Line Gauthier March 2, 2019 at 10:29 AM Lovely, ML. Beautiful tribute to spring. M. L. Kiser March 2, 2019 at 12:42 PM Thanks so much.

Tom Cunningham March 2, 2019 at 10:11 AM A beautiful image M.L., good luck. Tom. M. L. Kiser March 2, 2019 at 12:42 PM Thanks Tom.