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Written 23rd July, 2026 for Nature haiku - Ocean, Lake or River poetry contest sponsored by Tania Kitchin

nature haiku - lake

still lake mirrors sky  
dragonflies stitch quiet light  
reeds hum in soft breeze

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Trina Layne

August 7, 2026 at 7:35 AM

Beautiful imagery, Alison!

Alison A Smith nee Howarth

August 7, 2026 at 3:51 PM

Thank you Trina, water in this calm way is able to give our souls peace.❤️

Krishnanand Guptar

August 4, 2026 at 11:57 AM

Congratulations Alison on sharing the top win in this contest with a lovely haiku on the lake with beautiful imagery in tune with the radiant picture you have shared. Wish you a splendid day.

Alison A Smith nee Howarth

August 4, 2026 at 3:41 PM

Thank you for your kind words.

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 3, 2026 at 11:10 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Alison :) - hugs

Alison A Smith nee Howarth

August 3, 2026 at 3:56 PM

❤️🧸💋

Sotto Poet

August 3, 2026 at 2:06 AM

Warm congratulations on your podium win, Alicia, with this beautiful haiku.

Alison A Smith nee Howarth

August 3, 2026 at 3:04 AM

Thank you Sotto, ⭐

Andrea Dietrich

August 2, 2026 at 6:52 PM

Such a well deserved win big congrats. 👏❤️

Alison A Smith nee Howarth

August 2, 2026 at 7:48 PM

Thank you Andrea with your encouragement to try new forms.🐧🐣🪽🌹💐

Tania Kitchin

August 2, 2026 at 2:20 PM

Alison, congratulations on your first place win with your beautiful and serene haiku.

Alison A Smith nee Howarth

August 2, 2026 at 2:40 PM

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to continue learning the art of haiku. I also thank you for taking on what must be a task of judging. You are appreciated.🌹🦋💐

Karen Jones

August 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM

Nice write and a winner! Congratulations!

Alison A Smith nee Howarth

August 2, 2026 at 2:36 PM

Thank you Karen🎉

Andrea Dietrich

July 28, 2026 at 11:25 PM

You really have gotten good with haiku. I believe just a few months ago, weren't you the person telling me you didn't know how to do them?? Anyway, this is a fave. Love that line using the verb stitch.

Alison A Smith nee Howarth

July 28, 2026 at 11:26 PM

Thank you Andrea - I had a good teacher.