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Northern Lights Instant Telegram Haiku

rainbow at twilight 
shimmering northern lights glow
Monet paints our skies

(Contest:Instant Telegram
Sponsor: Nathan D - was contest never judged)

Submitted to any poem written in Feb 2016
Sponsored by Laura Loo

02~19~16

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Kim Merryman

April 14, 2021 at 2:20 PM

A beautiful haiku, Jan! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Jan Allison

April 14, 2021 at 4:29 PM

thanks so much Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Reason A. Poteet

February 19, 2017 at 12:43 PM

fascinating haiku for a marvelous pic. Like others, I wish I could see them 'n person. Congratulations on your win.

Jan Allison

February 19, 2017 at 2:29 PM

I am delighted the poem is getting read it was for a contest that was never finalised - I too would love to see the northern lights:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

February 13, 2017 at 5:08 PM

Great Haiku Jan..Congrats on your win

Jan Allison

February 13, 2017 at 5:12 PM

Thanks Joseph:-) I would love to see them for real:-) hugs Jan xx

Janis Medders Tobechi

February 13, 2017 at 3:31 PM

Now I understand the perfect Haiku. It is lovely, Jan. Blessings, Janis.

Jan Allison

February 13, 2017 at 5:11 PM

Not sure about perfect Janis lol I never know if I have written a proper one or not:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

February 13, 2017 at 10:27 AM

This is perfect, congrats Jan.

Jan Allison

February 13, 2017 at 11:57 AM

Thanks Richard i am delighted that I have the chance to get the poem read again:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars

February 13, 2017 at 10:24 AM

wow lovely lady:) beautiful imagery and I love Monet! One of my fav artists- beautiful ku Jan...thank you and congrats :)-luloo

Jan Allison

February 13, 2017 at 11:56 AM

Oh thanks Luloo! The original contest never got judged so I am delighted to be on your winners list:-) hugs Jan xx

Timothy Hicks

February 26, 2016 at 1:32 AM

Oooh very beautiful Jan! The rainbow at twilight is so accurate, and I like how you bring art to this haiku. Nicely penned, indeed.

Jan Allison

February 26, 2016 at 3:48 AM

Thanks Timothy - the image Nathan found for us is so stunning - I would LOVE to see the Northern Lights they look incredibly beautiful:-) hugs Jan xx

White Sage

February 25, 2016 at 7:11 AM

well penned haiku there Jan, best wishes

Jan Allison

February 25, 2016 at 12:49 PM

Thanks so much White Sage:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

February 21, 2016 at 8:21 AM

Brilliant! You own this style. A Fav!

Jan Allison

February 21, 2016 at 1:31 PM

I have to admit I struggle with the final line in these poems - I found the image Nathan found for us was so inspiring:-) love and hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

February 21, 2016 at 7:45 AM

"A Rainbow at Twilight" and Monet should combine to make this a winning poem, Jan! Well done! Hope you're enjoying the weekend:) hugs // paul

Jan Allison

February 21, 2016 at 1:30 PM

Thanks Paul - it is a year since dad died - we went to the same annual function yesterday and had a lovely stay in the hotel - they sat me next to a vicar for the second year in a row ... I've written a poem about it I need to finish it and post it :-) hugs Jan xx

James Inman

February 20, 2016 at 2:33 PM

Very well written, love the imagery.

Jan Allison

February 21, 2016 at 1:28 PM

Thanks James:-) hugs jan xx

CayCay Godwin

February 20, 2016 at 6:14 AM

Oh so very good! CayCay

Jan Allison

February 21, 2016 at 1:28 PM

Glad you enjoyed CayCay:-) hugs Jan xx

Liam Mcdaid

February 20, 2016 at 5:26 AM

Beautifully painted piece Jan wishing you a blessed weekend ahead pal

Jan Allison

February 21, 2016 at 1:28 PM

Thanks so much Liam:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

February 19, 2016 at 11:13 PM

Now you know normally I would never critique a poem never mind a beauty as this one, however, did it cross you mind, that the last line might read "Vaso paints our skies" ? :) Hugs! ( I said Vaso not....)

Jan Allison

February 21, 2016 at 1:27 PM

oh now I am in a quandary, Monet, Turner or Vaso ... decisions decisions lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert Heemstra

February 19, 2016 at 9:21 PM

An excellent haiku with a stunning picture!

Jan Allison

February 21, 2016 at 1:27 PM

Thanks so much Robert I think the image is so inspiring:-) hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars

February 19, 2016 at 7:42 PM

Jan, a gorgeous picture drawn, gl in the contest -luloo

Jan Allison

February 21, 2016 at 1:26 PM

Thanks so much LuLoo:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

February 19, 2016 at 5:47 PM

This is really pretty, Jan. I need to get mine up soon too. I did not realize the folks at the top of the snow mountain were skiers, but I hope mine still works!!

Jan Allison

February 19, 2016 at 5:51 PM

I am sure you will have penned a wonderful poem Andrea:-) hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud

February 19, 2016 at 4:46 PM

my, we took the same theme but this piece is really grand and descriptive, jan!.. huggs and later!

Jan Allison

February 19, 2016 at 4:48 PM

Thanks Nette I think the image is absolutely stunning and it inspired me to write :-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

February 19, 2016 at 3:37 PM

It is a beaut Jan

Jan Allison

February 19, 2016 at 3:41 PM

Thanks Tim I hope Nathan likes it:-) hugs Jan xx

Laura Leiser

February 19, 2016 at 2:13 PM

I love your haiku with this picture, Jan! Great job, and good luck in the contest :)

Jan Allison

February 19, 2016 at 2:15 PM

Thanks Laura I hope Nathan likes it. The image is so so striking I hope my poem does it justice:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

February 19, 2016 at 2:07 PM

- A beautiful color flash, Jan - Luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

February 19, 2016 at 2:08 PM

Thanks Anne Lise I was inspired by the amazing image Nathan found for us:-) hugs jan xx

Maurice Rigoler

February 19, 2016 at 1:15 PM

I've never seen the northern lights, only pictures. As a one time art writer, I think Turner better fits the photograph. Just my opinion. As for my take on the Pope's estimation of Mr. Trump, the Pope would do well to keep his nose out of politics altogether, and concern himself with spiritual as did the man he claims to follow. / M

Jan Allison

February 19, 2016 at 1:18 PM

I have never seen the Northern lights either - would love to see them one day they look so stunning. I will look at Turner's paintings - thanks for the suggestion:-) I agree with you regrading the Pope and Trump - some thoughts need to be kept private and he shouldn't get involved in political matters - the press are having a field day as a result:-( Hugs jan xx