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haiku 107

hot dry summer day
thick smoke fills countryside
flames on horizon

in midnight hour
dancing across the night sky
northern light show

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Sara Kendrick

June 28, 2026 at 11:42 AM

So awesome that you got to see the aurora borealis. I always have thought it would be so nice to see it in person and not just on the TV or on the internet. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Sara K.

John Loving Iii

October 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM

Yes, that where you live. Today we got a rainbow which is rare.

Darlene De Beaulieu

August 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Hello Phyllis, You can see the Northern lights!? Lucky you. I have never seen them. I hope the fires are now out. Hugs. /Darlene/

Robert Pettit

July 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Appears you are describing two entirely different scenarios here. However, you describe both of them well.

Phyllis Babcock

August 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM

Thanks for your comment Robert. This summer the smell of smoke and the dancing of the lights create two different images. love phyl

Jack Horne

July 26, 2025 at 5:43 AM

love the descriptions here - such a vivid picture. Great to hear from you, my friend x

Phyllis Babcock

July 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM

Thanks my friend. Have a great day. love phyl

Rowena Velasco

July 21, 2025 at 4:36 AM

A striking contrast between the harshness of summer wildfires and the serene beauty of the northern lights. The haikus capture nature’s power and wonder in just a few vivid lines—a powerful and evocative pair.

Phyllis Babcock

July 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM

Thanks for your comment on the haiku. Yes the contrast in nature can be very different. love phyl

Paula Goldsmith

July 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful "haiku 107" write. What a hot summer here. 110 to 120... Come on fall. I have been off the computer for a few days. Have a blessed day writing away..............

Phyllis Babcock

July 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM

Thanks Paula on your comment on the haiku. Hope you are getting cooler weather now. love phyl