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Harusame - Spring Rain

charcoal-smudged heavens
distant rumbles edge closer
first spring rain welcomed

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(C) 29th April 2017

Includes the seasonal phrase harusame / spring rain.

Entered in "One Haiku - Old or New..." contest, sponsored by Rick Parise.
(10th Place)

Copyright © John Michaels | Year Posted 2017

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Susan Ashley Date: 11/12/2017 6:25:00 PM Such a pure and beautiful haiku John. An amazing write that I truly enjoyed! Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 11/13/2017 2:27:00 AM Thanks so much, Susan. All the best, John.

Teddy Kimathi Date: 6/13/2017 7:42:00 PM This piece made me yearn for the showers of spring... Congrats John, for your placement in the contest!! ;-) Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 11/13/2017 2:16:00 AM Thanks for your kind comments, Teddy. Apologies for not replying to this one sooner; think it slipped through the net. All the best, John.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/8/2017 2:48:00 PM Nicely done, John. congrats on the winners' list Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 6/12/2017 5:57:00 PM Thanks very much for the congrats! Regards, John.

Pandita Sietesantos Date: 6/4/2017 12:10:00 PM I'm blessed with some spring rain right now and your beautiful haiku just compliments the very sentiments I am feeling! Love it! Hugs. Pandita Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 6/4/2017 12:33:00 PM Thanks for the kind and supportive comments, Pandita. That Spring rain can be just the ticket for banishing the Winter blues! All the best, John.

Lisa Ricci Date: 5/1/2017 10:24:00 AM Morning John. I have such respect for you all that write in the format for it truly is unique and specialized. I found it to in true form voice and tone. Well done completely and entirely. Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 5/1/2017 10:47:00 AM Thank you so much for your kind comments, as always! Very much appreciated. Regards, John.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/29/2017 5:16:00 PM Nice one, John Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 4/30/2017 6:10:00 AM Thanks, Andrea.

Paul Callus Date: 4/29/2017 3:23:00 PM Sight and sound prepare the way for spring rain, John. I love spring rains...they're worth more than gold! gl in the contest. Regards // paul Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 4/29/2017 11:17:00 AM Very nicely done John...GL in the contest Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 4/29/2017 12:19:00 PM Thanks for the kind comments, Joseph. This wasn't actually for the contest (I'd already submitted my entry), just something extra. Regards, John.

Heidi Sands Date: 4/29/2017 9:42:00 AM Great one John :) Login to Reply John Michaels Date: 4/29/2017 10:00:00 AM Thank you, Heidi! Regards, John.