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January Haiku

Frozen lakes and ponds
Blustery winds are blowing
Icicles hang down

Branches bare and grey
Poor sunshine does not warm us
Snowdrops raise their heads 

Jan Allison 
8th May 2014
Written for contest 2 Haiku (describing the month of January)
sponsored by Skat A

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James Fraser Date: 11/21/2014 2:11:00 PM A chilly image, but as it should be, James, brrrr!!!! ;) xx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 11/21/2014 2:15:00 PM Thanks James:-) Hugs jan xx

Saba Khan Date: 6/8/2014 11:45:00 PM Congrats :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/10/2014 7:42:00 AM thanks for dropping by Saba. Hugs Jan xx

Mohan Chutani Date: 6/8/2014 9:45:00 PM Beautiful description of winter in January. Congrats Jan on this win. Mohan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/10/2014 7:42:00 AM Thanks for the lovely comments Mohan. hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A Date: 6/8/2014 5:46:00 PM Congratulations, luv . Linda Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/10/2014 7:42:00 AM thanks Linda hugs Jan xx:-)

Pandita Sietesantos Date: 6/8/2014 3:16:00 PM Great write - congratulations on a well-deserved win! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/10/2014 7:41:00 AM Thanks for dropping by Pandita. Hugs Jan xxx

Paul Callus Date: 6/8/2014 1:48:00 PM Very descriptive! Two beautiful pictures! Congrats on your worthy win. // paul Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/10/2014 7:41:00 AM thanks for the lovely comments as ever Paul. Hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/8/2014 10:18:00 AM That was a cute last line. I think those are a type of flower, right? Congrats on your fine win. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/10/2014 7:40:00 AM yes tiny white heads with white leaves that peep through the snow - makes me smile when I see them and crocuses too. Hugs jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 6/8/2014 9:37:00 AM Congrats on the win in the haiku contest on January, jan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/10/2014 7:40:00 AM Thanks as ever Dr Mehta. Hugs Jan xx

Barbara Gorelick Date: 6/8/2014 9:20:00 AM Congrats Jan.. smiling for you. BG Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/10/2014 7:39:00 AM Thanks for dropping by Barbara. Hugs Jan xx

Skat A Date: 6/8/2014 8:34:00 AM Hi Jan, :) Congratulations, thank you for the support....... SKAT Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/10/2014 7:38:00 AM Thanks Skat Hugs Jan xx

Jenny Brewer Date: 5/15/2014 5:04:00 AM I love it xxx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/15/2014 5:08:00 AM Thanks Jenny poem I posted today is very dark. next one posted later will be for jadazzle and its a fun one :-) hugs as ever Jan xxx

Matthew Anish Date: 5/12/2014 10:33:00 PM You stuck to the 5 7 5 format in these haiku - which is all to the good. I am glad the winter is over. It was very harsh this year in NYC. Peace & Love Matthew Anish Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/13/2014 1:04:00 AM thanks Mathew i only started writing in February and I'm learning something new ever day. Hugs Jan xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/12/2014 1:41:00 PM - January ... are described wonderfully in your two haiku, Jan !! - Luck in contest ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/12/2014 1:44:00 PM Thanks for dropping by Anne Lise, Hugs my friend Jan xxx

Darren Watson Date: 5/10/2014 3:56:00 AM You can have lots of fun with a snowball you know , Loved the poem Jan , Hope its a winner. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/10/2014 4:13:00 AM oh yes and snow angels lol hugs Jan x

Kelly Deschler Date: 5/9/2014 12:12:00 PM I know these winter scenes all too well, Jan, and I am very glad that spring has finally arrived and decided to stay. Very nice imagery in just these six short lines. Great work! Good luck in SKAT's contest! :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/9/2014 12:16:00 PM Thanks for dropping by Kelly - I love all seasons but am so glad when winter is over and the incredible spring colours fill our gardens with even more beauty. Hugs Jan xx

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 5/9/2014 9:36:00 AM Beautiful picture created with your creative pen, good luck, Jan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/9/2014 11:06:00 AM Thank you so much fro dropping by Dr Mehta. Hugs Jan x

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/8/2014 9:00:00 PM Lots of nature, and drizzly nature , in your haiku for January. Very fitting for that horrid month!! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/9/2014 12:26:00 AM Hi Andrea hope I got the haiku format correct - am still learning! Thanks for the lovely comments. Hugs Jan x

Ralph Sergi Date: 5/8/2014 7:31:00 PM Hi Jan: Perfect poetic description of January. My compliments! Thanks for your comment on my Worlds a stage. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/9/2014 12:25:00 AM Hi Ralph thanks for the lovely comments. hugs Jan xx

Jake Ponce Date: 5/8/2014 6:54:00 PM Lovely. The way you have captured this wintery scene with a haiku is very inspiring. If only I had the right colors to paint with, I would've done an accompanying portrait made exclusively for you and your January Haiku, Jan. I'll keep that project in mind and make it materialize soon. You inspire me a lot. :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/9/2014 12:24:00 AM Oh Jake that would be awesome a picture in paint and not just in my mind. You are inspirational my young friend! Hugs Jan xx