John Michaels Poet Haiku

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)

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

Teddy Kimathi June 13, 2017 at 7:42 PM This piece made me yearn for the showers of spring... Congrats John, for your placement in the contest!! ;-) John Michaels November 13, 2017 at 2:16 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 June 8, 2017 at 2:48 PM Nicely done, John. congrats on the winners' list John Michaels June 12, 2017 at 5:57 PM Thanks very much for the congrats! Regards, John.

Pandita Sietesantos June 4, 2017 at 12:10 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 John Michaels June 4, 2017 at 12:33 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 May 1, 2017 at 10:24 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. John Michaels May 1, 2017 at 10:47 AM Thank you so much for your kind comments, as always! Very much appreciated. Regards, John.

Andrea Dietrich April 29, 2017 at 5:16 PM Nice one, John John Michaels April 30, 2017 at 6:10 AM Thanks, Andrea.

Paul Callus April 29, 2017 at 3:23 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

Joseph May April 29, 2017 at 11:17 AM Very nicely done John...GL in the contest John Michaels April 29, 2017 at 12:19 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 April 29, 2017 at 9:42 AM Great one John :) John Michaels April 29, 2017 at 10:00 AM Thank you, Heidi! Regards, John.