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Hibernation

hibernation snowdrops hibernate visions of spring quiet sleep ~ winter prowls the land 1/13/21

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Line Gauthier

Date: 3/20/2021 5:43:00 AM

yes ~ time for spring now.

Brian Sambourne

Date: 1/28/2021 8:39:00 PM

Quite like the animal touch of a winter that prowls. Here in the frozen north I can vouch for the often vigorous pounce of winter. Enjoyable read. Best wishes, Brian

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/29/2021 10:06:00 AM

Thank you so much Brian! So glad you enjoyed this haiku. Used to live close to the mountains along with working in the mountains. Experienced the none to playful "pounces" of winter many times. Hope you are well. All the best!

Frances Schiavina

Date: 1/19/2021 7:36:00 AM

Congratulations Sam on your winning poem. Such novel creative idea.. Snowdrops hibernate!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/29/2021 10:01:00 AM

Many thanks Frances for your uplifting words and congratulations! It has been fun to think about nature in winter in new terms. Hope you are well.

Eric Cohen

Date: 1/18/2021 9:24:00 PM

So much moving imagery with so few words, Sam. Best to you. ~Eric

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/29/2021 9:38:00 AM

Hi Eric. Thank you for your message. For me even in winter's stillness - nature's nap - there is color and movement. I so appreciate your message! It is encouraging. All the best to you.

John Watt

Date: 1/15/2021 11:42:00 PM

More wintry loveliness from your creative pen. Congrats on your win, Sam ~ John

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/25/2021 10:13:00 AM

Hi John! This was a fun challenge. I really enjoy writing haiku - must be that seasons thing! Thank you so much for your always encouraging messages, words and congratulations! Sending you many blessings dear friend!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/15/2021 11:20:00 AM

- Right now it's King Winter who decides ... and spring has to wait ... lovely haiku, Sam :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/29/2021 9:35:00 AM

Agreed Anne-Lise! Thank you for your message! Fortunately King Winter will lose his crown in the coronation of Princess Spring who, as you wisely say, patiently waits! All the best my friend! hugs...

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/15/2021 10:05:00 AM

I love the way you were able to condense your Winter Masquerades lines into this beautiful haiku Sam. If for the contest, this should fair well. Blessings xxoo

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/25/2021 10:11:00 AM

Morning Connie! Thank you so much. Your messages are always so uplifting - and perceptive! I appreciate and enjoy your visits. I think this is one of my favorite haikus. Blessings and hugs to you.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/15/2021 7:56:00 AM

Yes, Winter is like a prowler and visions of Spring hide from it . Lovely Haiku Sam. Keep safe, the world is strange right now! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/29/2021 10:39:00 AM

Yes, the world is strange and along with winter prowling we see this virus prowling bringing winter all over the world! Thank you for your lovely visit - like a breath of spring air! Hope you are doing well. Sending you all the best and blessings with hugs!

Elaine George

Date: 1/15/2021 3:26:00 AM

SUCH VIVID IMAGERY! GREAT HAIKU, SAM. `~ Elaine

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/29/2021 10:17:00 AM

Thank you so much Elaine! Winter, even in its bleakness, does seem to provide great images! All the best to you.

Jcb Brul

Date: 1/13/2021 11:10:00 PM

Stunning unique imagery in a Haiku Sam! Best wishes..A fave!!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/29/2021 10:20:00 AM

Many thanks JCB! So honored by your fav! Grateful. Interesting how this season of stark contrasts provokes new images. Hope you are well. Best wishes and blessings to you :)'

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/13/2021 8:59:00 PM

That last line personifies this metaphoric write making it lovely.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/29/2021 10:35:00 AM

Thank you Caren! Grateful for you visit and gracious words! This haiku was so much fun to create and visualize. Hope you are doing well. Best wishes and blessings to you.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/13/2021 4:48:00 PM

wow, I REALLY love this one. If it's for Brian, I think it deserves a high place!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/29/2021 10:32:00 AM

Hi Andrea! It makes me happy to know you liked this haiku. Grateful! It is one of my favorites. Hope you are well. Looks like winter in the Wasatch has been mild. We have just had a full week of prowling winter weather and snow in the mountains! Best wishes and blessings my friend!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 1/13/2021 3:34:00 PM

Sometimes winter feels like a wolf! Very descriptive, hoping it'll do well~

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/29/2021 10:26:00 AM

Hi Michelle! Am just catching up on emails! How sad is that? Thank you for your message. Your words are always a great source of encouragement for me. So grateful for your visits. Hope all is well.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/13/2021 2:40:00 PM

No sign of the snowdrops yet Sam, we're forecast heavy snow in the uk, beast from the east they're calling it. Tom

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/29/2021 10:24:00 AM

Can you tell how far behind I am in answering emails! Mea culpa! We have snowdrops in pots at our front door. They are still asleep but the Daphne is already awake. Did your "beast from the east" arrive? We just had a powerful storm drench us with rain for about a week. The mountains got several feet of snow! Take care. Over Fork Over!