Shadow Hamilton Poet Haibun

Life Giving Rain and Sun

The rain is soaking the land bringing much needed substance to the young flowers, trees and plants. The following day all is rife with colour as the once dropping plants come back to life.

rain falling softly
bringing life to thirsty land
with blazing colour

The drought at last ended, everywhere is full of promise as the cycle restarts. Arid lands now blossoming and blades of new grass feed the hungry cattle. Life once more is good.

sun shows happy face
she warms soil bringing forth life
bees buzz happily

Now comes a time of plenty as crops ripen in the fields, the groaning apple bow under their burden. The farmer's wife sets forth to gather them for apple pies and crumbles which will fill happy belly's.

life is affirmed  
crops are gathered for harvest
will last the winter

written 08/06/2015

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Weston Gregory April 5, 2016 at 11:13 PM You have done well with this poem. Enjoy reading

Sara Kendrick August 23, 2015 at 8:24 AM Enjoyed reading your winning work..Way to go for the contest..Congrats..Sara Shadow Hamilton August 27, 2015 at 5:35 PM ty Sara hugs

Eve Roper August 21, 2015 at 10:48 PM Love your poem, Shadow, hugs Eve Shadow Hamilton August 27, 2015 at 5:35 PM ty Eve hugs

Scott Thirtyseven August 21, 2015 at 8:44 AM I really appreciate your entering my contest, thanks very much. However there were a few little things with this piece that kept it from the winners circle, and with so many great entries I could afford to be picky. Belly's, I'm sure you meant bellies, and I think you wanted drooping, not dropping (though I could be wrong). I'm also no fan of using the same word twice in a one haiku, and you have happy and happiness. Apart from that, I did enjoy this read muchly. Shadow Hamilton August 27, 2015 at 5:34 PM ty Scott all noted hugs

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 21, 2015 at 1:59 AM Congrats on another wonderful win Shadow with this amazing haibun! Shadow Hamilton August 27, 2015 at 5:33 PM ty Dr Upma hugs

Skat A August 20, 2015 at 6:39 PM Shadow, Congratulations on the win. SKAT Shadow Hamilton August 27, 2015 at 5:32 PM ty Skat hugs

Jan Allison August 20, 2015 at 12:17 PM Dropping back with my congrats Shadow:-) hugs Jan xx Shadow Hamilton August 27, 2015 at 5:32 PM ty Jan hugs

Richard Lamoureux August 6, 2015 at 6:23 PM We could use some of that rain over here. We have had the worst year for forest fires. Great poem! Shadow Hamilton August 7, 2015 at 4:40 AM ty Rick hugs

Emile Pinet August 6, 2015 at 5:22 PM A well written poem that offers quiet reflection on the nature of our world and the values we place on the essentials of life, like sun, rain and community. Emile. Shadow Hamilton August 6, 2015 at 6:31 PM ty Emile hugs

Anu Nayak August 6, 2015 at 3:17 PM Dear Shadow Hamilton, A hope and happiness filled haibun! Enjoyed it! Love, Anu:-) Shadow Hamilton August 6, 2015 at 5:03 PM ty Anu hugs

Darlene Gifford August 6, 2015 at 8:59 AM Yes! after the rain, God blesses with a time of plenty. This reminds me of what we go through in our lives when we question if it will ever end. But then comes God with His rainbow of promise and new beginnings!~~~Darlene Shadow Hamilton August 6, 2015 at 5:03 PM ty Darlene hugs

Jan Allison August 6, 2015 at 8:47 AM We need the rain but a little bit more sunshine is definitely needed this year - summer has been almost none existent - love you nature write good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Shadow Hamilton August 6, 2015 at 5:02 PM wow you surprise me it has be gorgeous sunshine mainly here Jan ty and hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen August 6, 2015 at 8:41 AM - I know we need the rain ..... but, why should we get EVERYTHING ...... it has rained almost all summer - A great poem dear Shadow :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Shadow Hamilton August 6, 2015 at 5:01 PM ty Anne Lise we have had little rain here gorgeous sunshine most days with about 10 rainy days hugs