Jan Allison Poet Haiku

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October Sky For Contest

dusky marmalade
drips onto the horizon
eyes feast hungrily

fiery embers glow
painted with swirling brushstrokes
artistry of God

waxing crescent moon
peeps through rich tangerine clouds
dream time approaches

Contest: October Sky 
Sponsor: SKAT
08-23-15

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James Fraser November 21, 2015 at 2:12 PM Now this is dreamy delicious poetry ~ mmmm ~ James xx Jan Allison November 21, 2015 at 6:07 PM :-) aww you are too kind my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus September 2, 2015 at 12:23 PM Back with congratulations, Jan. The many worthy entries must have made this contest a hard one to judge. Hugs // paul Jan Allison September 2, 2015 at 1:47 PM Thanks Paul:-) Hugs Jan xx

Skat A September 2, 2015 at 12:07 AM Jan, thank you for the October Sky (three headed haiku) WIN.... SKAT Jan Allison September 2, 2015 at 3:35 AM Thanks Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May August 31, 2015 at 10:27 AM Beautiful write Jan...Congrats on your win Jan Allison August 31, 2015 at 11:34 AM Thanks as ever for your support Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

James Inman August 31, 2015 at 9:03 AM Love this Jan, it is all beautiful but the first Haiku is exceptional. My mouth is watering. Jan Allison August 31, 2015 at 9:20 AM That's my favourite too James:-) hugs Jan xx

Shrineetee Kar August 31, 2015 at 8:13 AM Awesome words. Congratulations on your win. Jan Allison August 31, 2015 at 9:20 AM Thanks Shrineetee:-) hugs Jan xx

Michael Tor August 31, 2015 at 7:26 AM Very beautiful. One of my favorites. Jan Allison August 31, 2015 at 9:19 AM Thanks so much Michael - I try my best but can never place high with this sponsor - hey ho i won't be deterred:-) hugs jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 31, 2015 at 5:06 AM Wonderful string of haikus Jan! Perfect to the pic, Congrats on big win!Thnx for visits to my page. Jan Allison August 31, 2015 at 5:08 AM Thanks so much Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen August 25, 2015 at 2:21 PM - Jan, this is a really beautiful image for October - I wish you good luck in the contest, hope you will win - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison August 25, 2015 at 2:33 PM Thanks Anne Lise I have seen some wonderful entries into the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper August 25, 2015 at 2:12 PM Jan, another great piece of artwork awesome a winner. Hugs Eve Jan Allison August 25, 2015 at 2:20 PM Thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May August 25, 2015 at 12:41 PM Great imagery and colorful hues in this write Jan...nicely done...hugs Jan Allison August 25, 2015 at 12:45 PM Thanks Joseph I have seen some lovely entries - still love the imagery of pumpkin skies:-) hugs Jan xx

Pandita Sietesantos August 24, 2015 at 3:46 PM My dear Jan, you nailed this one from every direction! What gorgeous imagery! This is one that will go straight to the top of the winners chart! Excellent haiku- beautifully done and a 7! Pandita Jan Allison August 24, 2015 at 4:07 PM Thanks Pandita - I have seen some lovely entries will just wait and see:-) hugs Jan xx

Frederic Parker August 24, 2015 at 2:55 PM I'm not a big fan of haiku poetry but if I were this poem would be one I'd wish I could write..good luck in the contest Jan Allison August 24, 2015 at 4:07 PM Thanks Frederic that is a very kind thing to say - my son won't even read them he say they are not proper poems!:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Martin August 24, 2015 at 2:06 PM Picturesque. It does not need the photos. Jan Allison August 24, 2015 at 2:07 PM Thanks Mike:-) hugs Jan xx

Howard Dion August 24, 2015 at 6:36 AM Jan, I like this. Very well done. Jan Allison August 24, 2015 at 6:46 AM Thanks for dropping by Howard:-) hugs jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis August 24, 2015 at 4:38 AM Superbly divine, dear Jan! A seven for each! Wow! Jan Allison August 24, 2015 at 5:21 AM Thanks Demetrios:-) hugs jan xx

Ian Jones August 24, 2015 at 3:54 AM Lovely flavours and imagery Jan. Best of luck in the contest. Kind regards, Ian Jan Allison August 24, 2015 at 3:55 AM Thanks Ian:-) hugs jan xx

David Meade August 23, 2015 at 9:32 PM OK, one word, AWESOME! 7 Jan Allison August 24, 2015 at 2:51 AM aww you are too kind David:-) hugs Jan xx

Charmaine Chircop August 23, 2015 at 9:20 PM I so love your drizzling sky haiku..They definitely touch the senses...Love the tangerine clouds.. Jan Allison August 24, 2015 at 2:50 AM Thanks so much Charma:-) hugs Jan xx

Michael Tor August 23, 2015 at 8:12 PM Wow a real winner. The other contestants are lucky I'm not the judge. Wonderful write. Picasso, and Monet envy Gods talent...... Jan Allison August 23, 2015 at 8:14 PM Oh you are too kind Michael :-)I have seen some stunning entries I just write and hope for the best:-) Hugs Jan xx

Constance La France August 23, 2015 at 8:05 PM Jan, love the dusky marmalade line in your poem and of course the tangerine( I used that in mine also) beautifully penned by a wonderful poet, a7 and thanks for visiting my poem, something not quite right Jan Allison August 23, 2015 at 8:07 PM Oh thanks for the lovely comment I have seen some lovely poems I think Skat will have fun judging this contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos August 23, 2015 at 6:40 PM No 2 for me.....all is good.... Jan Allison August 23, 2015 at 6:43 PM Thanks so much Judy:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith August 23, 2015 at 6:14 PM I agree with Paul on number one but they all are delightful...good luck Jan Allison August 23, 2015 at 6:15 PM Thanks Tim:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus August 23, 2015 at 6:07 PM Excellent take on this topic, Jan. All 3 haiku drip with delightful imagery, yet allow me a preference for no1 :) Jan...in a serious and inspired poetic mood. Hugs // paul Jan Allison August 23, 2015 at 6:08 PM Thanks for your positive comment Paul I just hope Skat likes them:-) hugs Jan xx