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Homeward Bound Haiku

Canadian geese
shadows in southern sunset
winter vacation

Jan Allison
13th September 2015

birdnaturehaiku

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Mark Paul Van Der Merwe

Date: 10/11/2016 2:31:00 AM

it is absolutely beautifully written - wow a stunning picture of words Mark

Casarah Nance

Date: 9/19/2015 10:01:00 AM

Perfect! This write just soars!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2015 10:03:00 AM

Thanks Cas:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley

Date: 9/16/2015 4:03:00 AM

One honk means good, two honks means food, three honks means this water's cold and several honks is normally a sign of displeasure. Trust me, I talk to Ducks..... x

Jan Allison
Date: 9/18/2015 8:26:00 AM

I'm a bird so I'm ok lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley

Date: 9/15/2015 11:47:00 PM

Honk! Viv x

Jan Allison
Date: 9/16/2015 2:50:00 AM

aww Mr Viv it's not that bad a poem lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/15/2015 2:15:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your Haiku..Soon they will be honking again come around November or December..Thanks for dropping by..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 9/15/2015 2:28:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Sara:-) hugs jan xx

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 9/15/2015 11:40:00 AM

Dear Jan, if only flying to a more temperate climate was as simple for us, we need wings! Love this haiku~Delice

Jan Allison
Date: 9/15/2015 11:47:00 AM

Oh I would be away tomorrow Delice!:-) hugs jan xx

David Mohn

Date: 9/14/2015 6:49:00 PM

Terrific Jan...nicely done!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/15/2015 1:04:00 AM

Thanks David:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/14/2015 6:15:00 PM

It's getting up there, Jan!!! HOpe more and more people read this awesome haiku.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/15/2015 1:03:00 AM

Comments and reads are few and far between Andrea:-( hugs Jan xx

James Fraser

Date: 9/14/2015 1:27:00 PM

It's staggering that so many animals travel great distances. Fine Haiku Jan, hugs//James xx

James Fraser
Date: 9/14/2015 1:39:00 PM

I'm starting from the newest down, it makes it easier for me this evening, hugs//James xx

Jan Allison
Date: 9/14/2015 1:34:00 PM

Thanks James - I guess home is where the heart is!:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/14/2015 4:54:00 AM

- A beautiful picture in your words, Jan :) - a 7 ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/14/2015 7:36:00 AM

Thanks Anne Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/14/2015 4:35:00 AM

Superb! Bravo, Jan and bravo to Andrea! Hope you are fine! A seven!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/14/2015 7:35:00 AM

Andrea is inspirational Demetrios I know i can turn to her and get excellent advice:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/13/2015 11:28:00 PM

Hey, why are you thanking her? They are My Geese!!!!!!! loved the haiku!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/14/2015 12:47:00 AM

LOL they are dashing home to see you my friend ... Andrea guided me on a line I wasn't sure of:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 9/13/2015 6:49:00 PM

I saw plenty in v formation as I was outside today. They are getting ready for the journey south in a few weeks.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/14/2015 12:47:00 AM

Yes won't be long Tim - I love hearing the honking noise they make:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/13/2015 5:52:00 PM

Back again to ask you to see soupmail.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/13/2015 5:57:00 PM

replied thanks:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/13/2015 5:50:00 PM

GORGEOUS!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/13/2015 5:57:00 PM

Thanks for your advice it worked out well in the end:-) hugs jan xx

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