January

tree branches stripped bare
point skywards like pleading hands
praying for the spring

winterhaiku

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Darlene De Beaulieu

January 31, 2018 at 1:15 PM

Viv I enjoyed reading this haiku. Well done. have a nice day my friend.

Jean Murray

January 8, 2018 at 2:20 PM

Amen!

Viv Wigley

January 9, 2018 at 6:53 AM

indeedy, Jean, it's so dull over here. Viv x

Andrea Dietrich

January 7, 2018 at 10:55 AM

LOVE THIS. I too am praying for the spring!!

Viv Wigley

January 9, 2018 at 6:54 AM

It can't come a moment too soon, Andrea, I'm pleased we're past the winter equinox, but it'snow the doldrums. Viv x

Suzanne Delaney

January 6, 2018 at 9:35 AM

I can imagine this branch in Spring laden with delicate pink blossoms....great Haiku, Viv: Thanks for the New Years wishes and sending them back. Hugs, SuZ

Viv Wigley

January 9, 2018 at 6:54 AM

Nice thought, Suzy, thanks for dropping by x

Richard Lamoureux

January 6, 2018 at 9:18 AM

I will pray along with them. We have had more than our share of snow already. Great Haiku Viv. Thanks for you visit.

Viv Wigley

January 9, 2018 at 7:15 AM

Thanks Richard, batten down the hatches! Regards, Viv

Akkina Downing

January 5, 2018 at 5:28 PM

I LOVE LOVE this! So perfect and yes me too can't hardly wait for summer. I fave this... hugs and smiles :)

Susan Ashley

January 4, 2018 at 8:18 PM

Oh definitely, Viv, especially since we had a raging blizzard here today in Southeastern Mass. and have wind chills of -10 to -35 degrees tonight through Sunday.. brrrrrrrr!! An awesome write with stunning imagery and a fantastic last line! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley

January 4, 2018 at 11:09 PM

Lol!

Viv Wigley

January 4, 2018 at 10:51 PM

Thanks, Susan. Yes, the Eastern seaboard has my sympathy at the moment. I also feel sorry for the Floridians, but not anyone from England who went over for a winter sunshine break :) . Viv x