Glimpses of Summer 2020

willow trees frolic
waltzing in summer music--
concert of hatchlings

stretching necks and bills
scanning rivers, spreading wings--
blue herons catch fish

June 25, 2020
Placed 1st: Summer haiku poetry contest
Syllables: 5,7,5 (howmanysylables.com)
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin
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Mishra Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM
Back to congratulate you on your top spot dear friend! Blessings :) Keep writing and inspiring.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 8:50 PM
Congratulations, Vijay!
Pandit Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 12:05 PM
Thank you, Kim--much appreciate.
Makama Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 3:03 PM
A great Haiku. Congratulations on your win. This is well deserved.
Pandit Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 12:05 PM
Much appreciate--thank you.
Watt Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 1:24 PM
Vijay, lovely summer imagery. I loved the concert of hatchlings! Congratulations on your #1 placement in the haiku contest ~ John
Pandit Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 12:04 PM
Thank you John--much appreciate.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 11:54 AM
A beautiful rendering you have composed, Vijay, my compliments for your worthy 1st Place win -- Aloha~@wk
Pandit Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 1:01 PM
Much appreciate William--many thanks.
Mcgee Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 9:23 AM
This is a magical little slice of summer Vijay. I love the sounds of "concert of hatchlings" Congrats on your top win!
Pandit Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 1:01 PM
Thank you Jeanne--much appreciate.
Deepa Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 6:13 AM
Wow wonderful imagery sir. Congratulations on you top win:-) Keep writing .Keep inspiring.:-) Take care.Warm regards~Deepa
Pandit Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 7:41 AM
Thank you--much appreciate.
Cunningham Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 2:39 AM
Back with congrats Vijay. Tom
Pandit Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 6:07 AM
Thank you Tom--much appreciate.
Somadas Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 1:52 AM
concert of hatchlings..wow.. Great imagery Vijay.. Congratulation on your top win..
Pandit Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 6:06 AM
Much appreciate Jenish--many thanks.
Logan Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 7:46 PM
Your Haiku gave life to a willow. Nice win, Vijay.
Pandit Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 6:06 AM
Thank you for your visit and kind remarks, Jenna--much appreciate.
Ibeh Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 5:00 PM
What a beautiful haiku, Vijay:-) A gem worthy of a first place win, for sure. Heartiest congratulations on your win!
Pandit Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 6:05 AM
Thank you for the compliments Edward--much appreciate the kind remarks--many thanks.
Allison Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 4:34 PM
lovely summer imagery, i adore seeing the herons when I'm on my walks by the sea, many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Pandit Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 6:05 AM
So very kind of you, Jan--much appreciate ---many thanks
Roper Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 4:20 PM
Congratulations on your win, Vijay, very the olden poets. Hugs Eve
Pandit Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 6:03 AM
Thank you Eve--much appreciate your visit and comments.
Kitchin Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 3:43 PM
Congratulations Vijay on your first place win, beautifully descriptive, love "concert of hatchlings"!
Pandit Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 6:03 AM
Much appreciate Tania your kind remarks. Thank you for holding contests.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 12:52 AM
Both of these are beautiful Vijay. A summer delight! Blessings xxoo
Pandit Avatar
June 28, 2020 at 2:44 PM
Thank you Connie--much appreciate.
Callus Avatar
June 27, 2020 at 3:10 PM
Two delightful summer images, Vijay! Movement very noticeable. Regards // paul
Pandit Avatar
June 27, 2020 at 5:42 PM
Thank you Paul--much appreciate. Regards.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 27, 2020 at 1:06 PM
Beautiful summer images. Vijay! Willows are one of my favorite trees, and I love herons, too. GL in the contest. Blessings, Rhonda xx
Pandit Avatar
June 27, 2020 at 1:27 PM
Much appreciate Rhonda--many thanks.
Kiser Avatar
June 27, 2020 at 11:54 AM
A beautiful piece Vijay; good luck in the contest!
Pandit Avatar
June 27, 2020 at 1:26 PM
Thank you MLK--much appreciate.
Sharp Avatar
June 27, 2020 at 3:34 AM
Very engaging and endearing poem, my friend... 'Concert of hatchlings'... great line !
Pandit Avatar
June 27, 2020 at 11:12 AM
So very kind of you my friend--much appreciate--many thanks, Lawrence.
Adams Avatar
June 26, 2020 at 10:38 PM
I love herons... such beautiful imagery in these haikus Vijay... wonderful penning...best wishes in the contest! hugs
Pandit Avatar
June 27, 2020 at 11:12 AM
Much appreciate my friend--many thanks, Sandy.
Devonshire Avatar
June 26, 2020 at 3:09 PM
Oh, these haiku are wonderful, Vijay! I especially love "concert of hatchlings" as it brings such a sweet image to mind. Best wishes in the contest and thank you for your kind email. Hugs, Carolyn
Pandit Avatar
June 27, 2020 at 11:11 AM
Thank you my friend--much appreciate--many thanks.
Mitra Avatar
June 26, 2020 at 2:41 PM
As usual, another beauty from your notes..concert indeed
Pandit Avatar
June 26, 2020 at 4:44 PM
So very kind of you Debjani--much appreciate your visit and kind remarks--many thanks.
Michael Avatar
June 26, 2020 at 2:39 PM
Nice magery in this one...Well done
Pandit Avatar
June 26, 2020 at 4:43 PM
Thank you Arturo--much appreciate.
Trifiatis Avatar
June 26, 2020 at 7:04 AM
Symphony of life's beauty in Haiku nutshells! Superbly written, my friend Vijay!
Pandit Avatar
June 26, 2020 at 9:04 AM
Thank you my friend--much appreciate.
Nicole Avatar
June 25, 2020 at 11:07 PM
Summertime is a time of warmth, magic and beautiful moments. You paint such vivid images with your words. I feel the wind upon my skin. :) Brandy
Pandit Avatar
June 26, 2020 at 7:01 AM
Always a joy to read you comments--much appreciate, Brandy--many thanks.
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