Haiku

geese in formation 
will soon fly to warmer climes
adieu to autumn



Bird Themed Haiku Contest
Sponsored  Tania Kitchin

3/9/18

autumnbirdhaiku

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Kai Michael Neumann

April 13, 2018 at 3:08 AM

And so autumn flies in full colour, here in South Africa. Kai

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 3:28 AM

I love to see them fly Kai, make sure you send them back here :-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf

March 18, 2018 at 9:59 PM

Perfect image. One of my favorite views in life. Thanks for expressing it so well, and congrats on the win. :) gw

Jan Allison

March 19, 2018 at 2:38 PM

Many thanks for the lovely comment Gershon:-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray

March 12, 2018 at 2:38 AM

I love this one because they flew over me before you Jan. Congratulations right back at you.

Jan Allison

March 19, 2018 at 2:37 PM

LOl jean hope you ducked when they pooped lol:-) hugs jan xx

Subimal Sinha-Roy

March 12, 2018 at 1:03 AM

Congratulations, Jan on your fine win with a cute haiku.

Jan Allison

March 19, 2018 at 2:37 PM

many thanks Subimal:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

March 11, 2018 at 6:14 PM

Big Congrats, Jan. Wish I had time to see the other winners!! YOu were so smart to know his title rule!

Jan Allison

March 19, 2018 at 2:37 PM

many thanks Andrea:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

March 11, 2018 at 7:24 AM

Congratulations, Jan!! Bird formations never fail to attract my attention. We see them here in spring and autumn when they come to seek a warmer climate (and vice versa). Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

March 19, 2018 at 2:36 PM

many thanks Paul I love seeing the birds flying south and wish i was with them:-) hugs Jan xx:-) hugs jan xx

Pashang Salehi

March 10, 2018 at 7:55 PM

It seems my dear that you won... great piece... hello to Jan Allison spring....

Jan Allison

March 19, 2018 at 2:35 PM

many thanks Pashang:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

March 10, 2018 at 7:08 PM

Back with congratulations on your win ! Hugs Eve ~`*

Jan Allison

March 19, 2018 at 2:35 PM

many thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Janis Medders Tobechi

March 10, 2018 at 3:47 PM

Congratulations Jan. Great entry.

Jan Allison

March 10, 2018 at 4:28 PM

Thanks Sian (the name change threw me for a while!!) hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier

March 10, 2018 at 3:42 PM

Back with well deserved congrats, Jan.

Jan Allison

March 10, 2018 at 4:28 PM

Thanks so much Line:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

March 10, 2018 at 3:02 PM

Congratulations Jan.

Jan Allison

March 10, 2018 at 4:27 PM

Thanks Tom i didn't realise it has been judged until now:-) hugs jan xx

Mick Talbot

March 10, 2018 at 3:01 PM

See them flying over most autumn's, probably heading your way, definitely South. Great haiku Jan, congratulations on your placement. Thanks for taking part... Mick

Jan Allison

March 10, 2018 at 4:26 PM

oh wow thanks Mick I'm delighted to be on your list again as I find writing this form so tricky:-) hugs jan xx

Ralph Sergi

March 10, 2018 at 2:18 PM

A beginning, middle and end to a beautiful Haiku, Jan!

Jan Allison

March 10, 2018 at 2:36 PM

aww thanks Ralph:-) hugs jan xx

Edward Orozco

March 10, 2018 at 8:41 AM

beautiful write!

Jan Allison

March 10, 2018 at 11:52 AM

Thanks Edward:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

March 10, 2018 at 12:55 AM

Nicely done, Jan, we were in the same wavelength ... luck in the contest

Jan Allison

March 10, 2018 at 11:52 AM

I see we were Eve:-) hugs jan xx

John Lawless

March 9, 2018 at 8:43 PM

with an alliterative ta-ta....

Jan Allison

March 10, 2018 at 11:51 AM

Thanks John:-) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier

March 9, 2018 at 7:32 PM

Delightful haiku, Jan. Well done.

Jan Allison

March 10, 2018 at 11:51 AM

thanks Line:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

March 9, 2018 at 2:51 PM

- A beautiful picture, Jan - Luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

March 10, 2018 at 11:48 AM

thanks so much Anne Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Kyle Kriticos

March 9, 2018 at 11:55 AM

One of the most beautiful occurences of seasonal change where I'm from! Thanks for sharing, really well done!

Jan Allison

March 10, 2018 at 11:48 AM

I've not seen them fly in many a year it is a magical sight indeed Kyle:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

March 9, 2018 at 11:07 AM

I've often seen them heading off to warmer climates with the approach of winter,can just hear them honking as they go. Great image Jan. Good luck. Tom

Jan Allison

March 9, 2018 at 11:22 AM

It's a lovely sight to see and hear:-) hugs Jan xx