Meadow Cloaked In White

meadow cloaked in white
   lambent moon in ebon sky
   lustrous winter night



December 8th, 2019
Nature Haiku
for Tania Kitchin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Neumann Avatar
January 3, 2020 at 6:10 AM
I also love the lambent moon in ebon sky. Wonderful, Kai
Lane Avatar
January 5, 2020 at 5:39 AM
Thank you very much, Kai.
Hamilton Avatar
December 18, 2019 at 5:47 PM
Lambent moon in ebon sky, Tania HAS to love this one! Lambent is one of my fave words!
Lane Avatar
December 18, 2019 at 5:52 PM
If 8th is considered a win, then I suppose she liked it well enough. How kind of you to check. Thank you. I KNOW that line appeals to you...me, too.
Hamilton Avatar
December 18, 2019 at 5:50 PM
I see you won, and deservedly so, nice Lin!
Ravidas Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:17 AM
Another couple of remarks on this outstanding haiku. This is trochee, as far as I can see. The Russian haiku I mentioned is dactyl. It would be fun to do something like that with iambus. Hm, it's kinda challenge)
Ravidas Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 7:42 AM
Done)
Lane Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:25 AM
I would love to read it presented that way, Kurt. If it pleases you, write it in that style.
Ravidas Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 11:07 AM
How come rhymes in haiku?! I saw it once in Russian, never in English, let alone alliterations and so on. Amazing! Great thing and win, as far as I can seeing)
Lane Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 3:21 PM
I am very pleased by your commendation, and apologize if you think I assumed you didn't know how to write Haiku. I don't stray from the 5-7-5 form. I'm guess I'm old school.
Ravidas Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 11:55 AM
I know how to make haiku (who doesn't?). That's why I exalt this outstanding one. It's off the charts.
Lane Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 11:30 AM
Haiku usually does not rhyme, but it can include the repetition of words or sounds. Many traditional rules of Haiku have been broken, rhyming being one. It was not intentional that my 1st and 3rd lines rhymed, but when all 3 lines are read in one breath(as Haiku should be) it flows lyrically to my ears. Thank you for the interest.
Dietrich Avatar
December 12, 2019 at 6:57 PM
love the two L words you used here. And aha! You are a double L word named lady!! congrats on the win. Long time no see.
Iversen  Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 10:41 AM
Makes me enjoy the snow, very nice
Lane Avatar
December 12, 2019 at 2:46 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed something from this Haiku. Thanks.
Neumann Avatar
December 10, 2019 at 7:23 AM
Thank you for sharing. I have not seen proper snow for ages. Maybe this year ...Kind wishes, Kai
Lane Avatar
December 10, 2019 at 7:55 AM
Thank you very much, Kai. I saw enough snow while living in Colorado for 4 years. Now I'm back in New Orleans where winter sets the stage with greenery and a mid temp of 40. I do miss the first snow, though.
Gauthier Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 9:05 PM
Beautiful poem, Lin. Congrats on your win.
Lane Avatar
December 10, 2019 at 7:53 AM
Thanks so very much, Line.
Kitchin Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 8:24 PM
Lin, congratulations on your winning placement in the contest with your gorgeous haiku, stunning imagery!
Lane Avatar
December 10, 2019 at 7:53 AM
Thank you for your consideration, Tania. I couldn't say no when you asked that I write for your contest.
Green Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 4:14 PM
Absolutely enchanting my friend. This is a scene right out of a dream. Best wishes in the contest
Lane Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 4:18 PM
Thanks so much, Chris. On your weekends off your poetry is missed. Now that I'm around more often, your MIA is not ok...lol
James Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 10:33 AM
Lovely images of a moonlit night :)
Lane Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 12:05 PM
Thank you for your sentiments, Kim.
Poetry Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 1:39 AM
The moon was sparkling in the sky last night
Lane Avatar
December 9, 2019 at 6:51 AM
Sorry I missed it. That kind of moon is to be shared.
Michael Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 2:18 PM
Even wondrous the night...
Lane Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 3:45 PM
With thanks for the read and nice remark, Arturo.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 1:41 PM
Hello Lin Lane, a beautiful picture with words. Merry Christmas. have a nice day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 12:47 PM
Your welcome . merry Christmas. Have a nice day my friend.
Lane Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 3:45 PM
Thanks, Darlene De Beaulieu. I appreciate the visit.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace