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                            winter laden skies
                               press chill air over tundra 
                                     warm bear sleeps under   








1/16/2022
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Lawrence Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 11:02 AM
Laura , I can see this scene … beautiful described … and the happy bear hibernating. Congratulations on your win ! Susan :)
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February 25, 2022 at 3:42 PM
Thank you, Susan. I’m glad you liked this! :)
Daniel Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 6:00 AM
Brilliant image here, Laura, congratulations:)
Leiser Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 7:57 PM
Thank you, Jo! So glad you liked this! :)
Ray Choudhury Avatar
January 19, 2022 at 7:05 AM
Congratulations on your win, Laura. A beautiful winter scene portrayed! BW ~ Mala
Leiser Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 12:28 AM
Thank you, Malabika! So happy you liked this! :)
Merryman Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 12:24 PM
A nice visual, Laura! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
Leiser Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 2:03 PM
Thank you, Kim! :)
M  Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 7:51 AM
Lovely Laura. Debx
Leiser Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 2:04 PM
Thank you, Deb! :)
Calasibetta Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 5:14 AM
Oh, very poignant haiku! Kudos on your win! :) Paulette
Buhagiar Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 12:12 AM
Well described. Bears do find caves and sleep off the cold season. Victor
Leiser Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 2:05 PM
Thank you, Victor. Happy you liked this one. :)
Horsman Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 10:27 PM
Excellent poem, Laura, deserved placing in contest.
Leiser Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 2:04 PM
Thank you, Harry! So glad you liked it! :)
Baker Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 10:03 PM
I can almost see that old brown bear hibernating, Laura. Enjoyed your Haiku. Smiles ~ Blessing Bill
Leiser Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 2:05 PM
Thank you, Bill! Glad you liked this! :)
Alex Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 9:39 PM
A very beautifully written haiku. Congratulations!
Leiser Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 2:05 PM
Thank you, Christuraj! :)
Buehler Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 8:47 PM
How nice for the bear to only see milder weather. I love your awesome haiku, Laura. :)
Leiser Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 2:06 PM
Thank you, Evelyn. Glad you liked this one! :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 8:06 PM
Isn’t it wonderful how certain animals are able to hibernate. Nature is celebrated in your beautiful haiku. Blessings xxoo
Leiser Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 2:06 PM
Thank you, Connie! Happy you liked this one! :(
Sambourne Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 2:04 PM
Your bear is most wise - sleep the winter away. Congratulations! Brian
Leiser Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 7:13 PM
Thank you, Brian! Glad you liked this! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 11:59 AM
Congratulations!
Leiser Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 7:12 PM
Thank you, Kim! :)
Andresen Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 11:53 AM
- Back with a congratulations, Laura ... well deserved :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Leiser Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 7:12 PM
Thanks so much, Anne-Lise! I appreciate it! :)
Leffanta Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 11:38 AM
"Clever" bear sleeps! Aloha!
Leiser Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 7:12 PM
Thank you, Rico! :)
Kauffman Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 9:18 AM
Laura, congratulations on your win! Your verbs - "laden," "press" and "sleeps" are so well chosen and give a wonderful sensory pulse to your delightful haiku. Sending you warm blessings for the winter.
Leiser Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 7:11 PM
Thank you, Sam! I’m very happy you liked my haiku! :)
Y. Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Hi Laura, I enjoyed the imagery in your well written “ Winter” haiku. Congratulations on your win. It was well deserved. Have a good day- Alexis
Leiser Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 7:11 PM
Thank you, Alexis! :)
Kitchin Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 8:21 AM
Laura, congratulations on your silver placement with your sweet poem!
Leiser Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 7:10 PM
Thank you for my placement in your contest, Tania! I truly appreciate it! :)
Andresen Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 8:06 AM
- ... we should do like the bear in the winter, Laura :) - Great written, best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Leiser Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 7:10 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise! :)
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