January Haiku

sound of rain falling
through long January night-
under warm blankets

face in the mirror
reflects yet another year-
the teapot steaming
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Callus Avatar
June 9, 2014 at 3:08 PM
This is a lovely pair of haiku; I slightly prefer the second one. Congrats on your win. // paul
A. Sharma Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 11:48 PM
Great ones Barbara ! U cud very well make haikus rhyme too ,, congrats on win !
Richards Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 5:55 PM
These both can easily stand on their own! The last one I can identify so well !! Excellent.....should be higher ! :)
Richards Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 5:58 PM
We are hotter than you know what !!! LOL !
Gorelick Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 5:57 PM
Thanks Carrie..one never knows...hope all is well with you up there in northern Ca..BG
A   Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 5:54 PM
Congrats. .pd
Dietrich Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 10:50 AM
barbara, I just love finding haiku of yours on winners' list. They are always GOOD ones. Congrats to you.
Mehta Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 9:48 AM
Congrats on the win in the haiku contest on January, Barbara
Stephens Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 9:11 AM
Hi Barbara, Great Haikus. Congrats on your placement. Particularly can appreciate warm blankets on cold January nights. Good descriptions! Regards Theresa xx
A  Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 8:38 AM
NICE WIN.....SKAT
Dietrich Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 5:20 PM
VERY nicely written haiku, Barbara. Hope they do very well in the contest.
Anish Avatar
May 8, 2014 at 10:16 PM
As the Beatles sang - "The kettle is on the boil and we're so easily torn away" Enjoyable 575 haikus. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Mehta Avatar
May 8, 2014 at 2:17 AM
Nice write on January, Barbara
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