January Bites

postman on his route
ice forms on his wet mustache…
    he longs for summer

she braves the harsh winds
to fish in January…
     her catch needs no ice



*Written May 20, 2014

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 6/14/2014 4:45:00 AM
SO glad to see you back here entering and winning contests my friend! Congratulations - Tim
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Date: 6/9/2014 3:48:00 PM
congrats on your win, Carolyn!!! :O))
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Date: 6/8/2014 11:45:00 PM
Congrats :)
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Date: 6/8/2014 11:20:00 PM
Very sweet haikus Carolyn from perspective of both he n she !! Congrats on worthy win dear !
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Date: 6/8/2014 12:44:00 PM
Congrats on your win Carolyn
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Date: 6/8/2014 10:13:00 AM
Congrats for the win, Carolyn.It's so interesting to see where the poet's mind goes with these themes like January or Destiny!!
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Date: 6/8/2014 9:35:00 AM
Hi Carolyn, Poor postman, out in all weathers. Worthy mention. Congrats on your placement. Regards, Theresa xx
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Date: 6/8/2014 9:33:00 AM
Congrats on the win in the haiku contest on January, Carolyn
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Date: 6/8/2014 9:18:00 AM
That's my fisher girl..you would think of "no Ice needed".. congrats.. LNC
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Date: 5/26/2014 10:55:00 AM
Lovely set of haiku, Carolyn! You bring out the best of January's cold weather. Take care // paul
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Paul Callus
Date: 6/8/2014 1:43:00 PM
Congratulations; very merited!
Date: 5/21/2014 11:11:00 AM
Yes January does bite. Nice set of haiku. Lovely. love phyl
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Date: 5/20/2014 11:25:00 AM
nice haiku, good luck!
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