Fragility

Two dormice, frozen;
victims of an early frost;
huddled for last warmth.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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George Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Sad, these tiny rodents can't withstand the cold when mist descends sooner than expected. Great haiku. Congratulations, Terry on your win.
Miller Avatar
September 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Thank you Valsa
Steele Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Life is precious, but fragile. You've captured this perfectly. Congratulations, Terry.
Miller Avatar
September 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Thank you so much
Dietrich Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Back with congrats. Way to go!
Miller Avatar
September 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Thank you Andrea
Crandall Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 7:38 AM
There's a striking image.
Miller Avatar
September 21, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Thank you David
Derden Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Tragic. The haiku captures a quiet death in nature’s chill, where innocence meets the unforgiving edge of seasonal change.
Miller Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Thank you Danny
Kitchin Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Terry, congratulations on your win. A great haiku.
Miller Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Thank you Tania
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
aww, how sad...couldn't espape the brutal cold.
Miller Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 3:39 AM
It is a little sad thank you for reading and commenting
Dietrich Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
So sad to think of them frozen like that. Good one
Miller Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Thank you Andrea
Onclaud Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 10:39 PM
huddling against chill of winter, what a stirring image, terry!
Miller Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 7:38 AM
It is a bit visual, thank you Nette
Goldsmith Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I enjoyed reading your "Fragility" Haiku write. Winter will be here before we know it... "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a Blessed day writing away..........
Miller Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Thank you Paula
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