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Morning Eye Candy: The Snowdrop's Shadow - www.nybg.org

- Haiku X 148 - the Peril of False Spring -

a single small bud

                                  don't say spring is in the air -

                                  snowdrops drowned in snow









15/03/2019
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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Writing Challenge 2 - Haiku- Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Dear Heart
howmanysyllables.com: 5-7-5

2nd place in the contes
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La France Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 10:58 AM
Anne-lise, congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful haiku and I love the image too ~
Andresen Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 2:31 PM
- Many thanks for my win in your contest, D.H. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Cunningham Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 4:39 AM
Back with congrats on your win Sunshine, gone really cold here again, brrr. Tom
Andresen Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 2:30 PM
- Many thanks Tom, for visiting and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 11:13 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful winning haiku Anne-Lise. xxoo
Andresen Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 1:37 AM
- Many thanks Connie, for visiting and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 7:08 PM
Hope we don't get snow to destroy the spring flowers:-( many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Andresen Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 1:36 AM
- Many thanks for visiting and congratulations, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gilmour Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 6:54 PM
Many congrats Anne-Lise on your sweet Haiku with kindest thoughts Ann xx
Andresen Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 1:36 AM
- Many thanks Ann, for visiting and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 6:44 PM
Great Haiku, Sunshine, congratulations on your win. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day. Hugs Eve ~`*
Andresen Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 1:35 AM
- Many thanks Eve, for visiting and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Dietrich Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 6:28 PM
Back AGAIN with more congrats, Anne Lise.
Andresen Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 1:35 AM
- Many thanks for visiting and congratulations, Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kitchin Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 3:28 PM
Wonderfully written, and so true, congratulations on your winning placement!
Andresen Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 1:34 AM
- Many thanks for visiting and congratulations, Tania :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Doll Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 3:13 PM
Congratulations on your win, Anne- lise. Warmest Wishes~ Warren
Andresen Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 1:33 AM
- Many thanks for visiting and congratulations, Warren :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Onclaud Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 2:57 PM
here again to send my sweet congrats on your fine win, anne... happy huggs
Andresen Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 1:33 AM
- Many thanks for visiting and congratulations, Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Castellenas Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 6:23 AM
A wonderful photo. The miracle of nature. A flower. Words and words. Amazing.
Andresen Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 8:50 AM
- Thank you very much, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Trifiatis Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 4:50 PM
Marvelous Haiku ! Such sad imagery dearest, Anne-Lise! Hugs
Andresen Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 8:48 AM
- Many thanks for your visit and comment, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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March 16, 2019 at 2:33 PM
Hi Anne-Lise, What a pretty pic! Clever words and contrast in your haiku soul sister! Crossing thumbs the snow melts quickly! You describe Spring as a princess - what a regal name for such a wonderful season! Good luck in the contest Anne-Lise, Poetry hugs, Jenny.
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March 16, 2019 at 3:23 PM
- Spring is a beautiful time ... "she" deserves a royal title :) - Nice to see you, many thanks for visiting and lovely comment, my soul sister :) - Enjoy the weekend :) - hugs //Anne-Lise :)
Dietrich Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 6:59 PM
gorgeous picture! And also, it inspired in your a gem.
Andresen Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 1:16 PM
- Many thanks for your visit and comment, Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 5:18 PM
So well captured in your poem...I am amazed by that imagery, Anne-Lise.
Andresen Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 1:16 PM
- Thank you very much, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Harper Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 4:41 PM
lovely haiku, I can see it clearly from the images you provide, Anne-Lise, enjoyed it
Andresen Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 1:15 PM
- Many thanks for your visit and comment, Sheri :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Onclaud Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 4:01 PM
ohh, enjoyed the contrast in your haiku, and congrats on your acrostic win, anne... happy huggs
Andresen Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 4:34 PM
- Thank you very much, Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Cunningham Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 2:50 PM
Lovely image, let's hope your snow melts soon. Good luck. Tom.
Andresen Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 2:56 PM
- The snow melts fast at this time of year, Tom ... "Princess Spring" will come, I just have to be patient :) - Many thanks for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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March 15, 2019 at 2:03 PM
I think this lonely bud needs the type of sunshine only you can offer! Delightful haiku, hon, best wishes in Dear Heart's contest! Hugs, Carolyn
Andresen Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 2:43 PM
- The spring come next month ... I hope :) - Many thanks for your visit and comment, dear Carolyn :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Y. Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 1:27 PM
Hi Anne-Lise, I enjoyed your take on the contest! Good imagery and contest. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
Andresen Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 2:01 PM
- Thank you very much, Alexis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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