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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

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 :)

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 :)

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.

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! :)

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

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!!

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.

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. :)

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