From My Window

tall trees bow and sway
in the howling wind and rain -
a red hat flies past

written 15th March for Constance's haiku contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 3/19/2019 10:17:00 PM
This is an excellent haiku with a great aha moment Jack. It is obvious you understand haiku. Congratulations on your deserving win that is first place for me! : )
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Date: 3/18/2019 11:00:00 AM
Jack, congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful haiku ~
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Date: 3/17/2019 6:47:00 PM
Great Haiku, Jack, congratulations on your win. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 3/17/2019 6:29:00 PM
Yours was one of my favorites. BAck with congrats , Jack
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Date: 3/17/2019 3:07:00 PM
- Great view from your window, Jack :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/16/2019 3:06:00 PM
Such imagery Jack - I see it all happening before me - very nicely penned my friend. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 3/15/2019 7:01:00 PM
GREAT image of that flash of red in the midst of it all.
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Date: 3/15/2019 4:31:00 PM
Ahh!! A little humor with the wind. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara
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Date: 3/15/2019 2:54:00 PM
I love the imagery and the movement it portrays, Jack. Have a nice weekend, my friend. // paul
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Date: 3/15/2019 11:01:00 AM
Oh, I liked this! Love the juxtaposition! :)
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Date: 3/15/2019 10:35:00 AM
A really good one my friend. Nicely done. God Bless, JB
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Date: 3/15/2019 10:19:00 AM
Cool line 3 twist Jack! Soup mail...
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Date: 3/15/2019 9:42:00 AM
Like it! BG
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Date: 3/15/2019 9:40:00 AM
Great imagery, Jack.
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