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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Ryerson Avatar
June 14, 2014 at 4:45 AM
SO glad to see you back here entering and winning contests my friend! Congratulations - Tim
Torres Avatar
June 9, 2014 at 3:48 PM
congrats on your win, Carolyn!!! :O))
Khan Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 11:45 PM
Congrats :)
A. Sharma Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 11:20 PM
Very sweet haikus Carolyn from perspective of both he n she !! Congrats on worthy win dear !
May Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 12:44 PM
Congrats on your win Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 10:13 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!!
Stephens Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 9:35 AM
Hi Carolyn, Poor postman, out in all weathers. Worthy mention. Congrats on your placement. Regards, Theresa xx
Mehta Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 9:33 AM
Congrats on the win in the haiku contest on January, Carolyn
Gorelick Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 9:18 AM
That's my fisher girl..you would think of "no Ice needed".. congrats.. LNC
Callus Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 10:55 AM
Lovely set of haiku, Carolyn! You bring out the best of January's cold weather. Take care // paul
Callus Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 1:43 PM
Congratulations; very merited!
Babcock Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 11:11 AM
Yes January does bite. Nice set of haiku. Lovely. love phyl
Bantawa Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 11:25 AM
nice haiku, good luck!
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