In the Wind and Rain

in the wind and rain 
leaves blow across the garden - -
a caged bird watches

written 6th November for Tania's Winter or Fall haiku contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Thomas Avatar
January 1, 2020 at 1:10 PM
It is very easy to see the scene you have painted Jack. Very nice :)
Babcock Avatar
November 23, 2019 at 12:36 PM
Nice imagery on this haiku Jack. Hope all is well with you. love phyl
One Avatar
November 15, 2019 at 4:58 AM
A wonderful haiku... Lots of imagery in this one..
Gauthier Avatar
November 13, 2019 at 7:04 AM
Lovely imagery. Congrats on your top win, Jack.
Wolf Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 8:06 PM
Back with congrats on your high winner in the contest, Jack! ~ Freed Bird
Allison Avatar
November 8, 2019 at 4:01 PM
beautifully descriptive Jack, many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Pigeon Tart Avatar
November 8, 2019 at 8:04 AM
Great haiku! Congratulations on your top win Jack, xomo
Callus Avatar
November 8, 2019 at 7:23 AM
I pity that bird, Jack! He too wishes he could be flying around free like those leaves! A really good haiku...no wonder it's on the winners' list! Congratulations! Regards // paul
Andresen Avatar
November 8, 2019 at 4:37 AM
- Congratulations on your win, Jack :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
November 7, 2019 at 8:23 PM
Back with congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Dietrich Avatar
November 7, 2019 at 7:43 PM
so glad it scored high for ya, Jack, Congratulations.
Messina Avatar
November 7, 2019 at 6:59 PM
Nice haiku Jack! So sad isn't it. Congratulations on your top win. Charlie
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2019 at 6:52 PM
Congratulations!
Kitchin Avatar
November 7, 2019 at 3:14 PM
An awesome haiku Jack, great imagery, congratulations on your top placement in the contest and thanks for participating!
Awtry Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 10:42 PM
provocative write Jack... the poor little bird must be worried to not be able to fly south as he sees all the warnings that he should be leaving.
Wolf Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 8:24 PM
I like this 'snapshot' you've taken us to with your pen as camera. Nicely done, Jack! Cheers, Gershon
Roper Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 7:28 PM
Do you think they wished they were free :)
Dietrich Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 7:28 PM
this is EXCELLENT haiku, Jack, Seriously. I categorize this one as REAL KU!!!
Faulkner Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 5:36 PM
Darkly evocative, gave me shivers-
Rodrigues Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 3:37 PM
Must be a far off dream...
Kendrick Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 3:05 PM
Kind of sad. Are you the caged bird? Enjoyed reading your work. Way to go for the contest. Thanks for all the visits to my page. Sara
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