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Ilkley Tarn

biting cold nipping on footpath across the mere a window to life © Harry J Horsman 2017

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John Fleming

Date: 8/13/2017 4:59:00 AM

I don't think people outside our little sphere are familiar with the word "Mere", Harry. A mire, Carol, is a piece of swampy land--A mere is a stretch of shallow water that is broad in appearance...they are abundant in counties like Cheshire for instance. All the very best, Harry. :) john

Carole Duet

Date: 7/13/2017 9:44:00 PM

P.S. Or, maybe you meant "moor". ???

Carole Duet

Date: 7/13/2017 9:41:00 PM

I really like this one, Harry, but if you don't mind my recommendation: I think you mean "mire" instead of "mere". ;)

Harry Horsman
Date: 7/14/2017 5:53:00 AM

Oh dear Carole, always pleased to except advice, but if you are of this planet, i'm sure with some research you'll find 'mere' is the correct word for what i had in mind...Harry

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/11/2017 7:49:00 PM

Harry, my friend, where is a new poem? It has been a while now!! Thanks for seeing my recent writing!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/18/2017 5:11:00 PM

Just came here to say hi, and I miss you. I saw your comment at the blog about certain "bloggers" and loved what you had to say!

John Loving Iii

Date: 6/6/2017 7:42:00 PM

I',m sure in January it was. It's been a long time since I've been here but maybe I'm back. Thanks for putting me at the top of your list. John.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/30/2017 9:12:00 AM

I think I'll stay inside by the fire and wait for her to come in from the cold so I can warm her.

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 4/17/2017 4:18:00 AM

What a brilliant post. Thanks for sharing.

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/2/2017 3:41:00 PM

Good view of the place a bit windy today though I think.' Maybe best to revisit in June..? Anyway pleased to have reddit,& soup mail I have sent you..'

Jack Horne

Date: 3/5/2017 5:43:00 PM

oh, love this haiku, Harry

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/4/2017 8:02:00 PM

I was hoping for a new one Harry. I hope all is well with you my friend.

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 3/2/2017 12:52:00 AM

Excellent. Well said and great imagery. Thanks for sharing it.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/8/2017 10:25:00 PM

I enjoyed reading this one again. Still chilly and snowy here.

Seosamh De Burca

Date: 2/7/2017 1:15:00 PM

Wonderful Ku Harry

Judy Ball

Date: 2/7/2017 5:45:00 AM

Wonderful Haiku Harry, It's been snowing here for the past three days. Finally stopped this aft. Really cold out and a biting wind. February is usually the coldest month but March is right around the corner. Things will start to get better then. I hope. Then again, this is Alberta and our weather is very changeable. God Bless and a 7 from me. JB

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/7/2017 1:22:00 AM

An excellent haiku Harry. It contains that aha moment! : ) 7

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/5/2017 9:06:00 AM

We are quite chilly here as well! Thanks for visiting and posting a comment. I always appreciate your visits.

Paul Callus

Date: 2/3/2017 3:26:00 PM

I've been to the Yorkshire moors in summer, Harry, though I did not come across Ilkley Tarn. I'll have to look it up and see if it fits the picture which I'm forming in my mind. #7 // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/2/2017 6:34:00 PM

Love this one, Harry. thanks for sharing!!!

Matthew Anish

Date: 2/1/2017 9:45:00 PM

Fine haiku - you stuck to 5 7 5 which is all to the good! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 2/1/2017 9:07:00 AM

Does mere hold a local meaning? I love the imagery. Jan's suggestion that you are talking of the moors sounds like just the place I imagine.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/31/2017 6:53:00 PM

Harry, the last few nights it has been cold in Florida and we're felt that "biting cold" by the sea. I can see the comparison to life as we have to endure all types of weather along our journeys. Excellent haiku! Hugs, Carolyn

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/31/2017 8:40:00 AM

Harry, I know absolutely nothing about short form poetry. I came , I read, I left this note. Thank you for visiting me Harry. All I can do is read the comments and say it must be great:)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/30/2017 5:40:00 PM

A 7 for your vivid description in so few syllables, Harry. I've never been good at haiku and appreciate those who are. Janice

Jan Allison

Date: 1/30/2017 4:37:00 PM

OH i love the moors Harry - so few words give me a great image:-) hugs jan xx