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January Dawn- Ws

January dawn
Snowfall's promised purity 
Gleams under a silver sun

Robin's flash of red 
Birdsong delicately fills
The quiet white interlude 

1/13/23

Winter Sedoka contest 
Sponsor: Charles Messina

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/26/2023 6:22:00 AM

I wanted to drop by to say congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/25/2023 1:21:00 PM

Great idea putting the robin in there peeking in at winter!! Congrats in the contest

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/25/2023 8:51:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a pretty write. Have a great day..............

Charles Messina

Date: 1/25/2023 5:25:00 AM

Beautiful imagery, Michelle. Lovely poem.. Congratulations on your placement in my contest. Stay warm...hugs Charlie

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/24/2023 5:37:00 AM

A soft, peaceful write Michelle. Very nice ! :)

M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/20/2023 4:01:00 PM

Quite a beautiful piece.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/20/2023 4:38:00 PM

Thank you, M.L, appreciate it

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/18/2023 10:45:00 PM

A serene scene, Michelle:)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/20/2023 4:38:00 PM

Thank you, Jo~

Juliet Ligon

Date: 1/17/2023 10:26:00 PM

Lovely pairing. I can picture the intense brightness of the snow and the robin standing out, visually as well as audibly.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/20/2023 4:37:00 PM

That was the image in my mind when I wrote this, glad you enjoyed it!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/16/2023 2:29:00 PM

oh my, this is SO beautiful.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/16/2023 3:01:00 PM

Thank you very much, Andrea~

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/15/2023 6:24:00 PM

This poem is no flash in the pen, Michelle. It is filled with beauty. Tanka, Gersho

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/16/2023 3:00:00 PM

You are always so kind, gw, it always makes my day~

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/14/2023 10:34:00 PM

Perfection, Michelle,in every detail… A prayer said, for a win. Panagiota

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/16/2023 3:00:00 PM

Let's hope so :) Thank you kindly, Panagiota

Valsa George

Date: 1/14/2023 8:22:00 PM

This is such a lovely little poem with a medley of beautiful images. Snow white and the flash of red, what a striking contrast ! A poem of picturesque beauty. Best of luck, dear Michelle....

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/16/2023 2:58:00 PM

Thank you so much for your encouraging comment, Valsa~

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/14/2023 12:24:00 PM

Ah, dear Michelle, your exquisite poem is so vibrant yet so softly beautiful. I adore the contrast of Winter white with Robin red. Your brilliant artistry captures a January dawn in all its snowy glory. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, my friend.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/14/2023 1:35:00 PM

Funny, it actually doesn't snow much in my neck of the woods (Portland OR) but I liked the image of a red robin in a winter white field so I went with it! Thank you as always for your warmth and encouragement, my friend~