Hibernation

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!

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.

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.

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!

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...

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.

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!

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

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 :)'

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.

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!

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.

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!