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Season Change

winters grip subsides
warmer air thaws snow and ice ~
heralds springs approach


Written 9th May 2022 

Haiku Nature Poetry Contest

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Kim Rodrigues

September 4, 2024 at 6:17 PM

And now the herald of Winter soon! Love the first two lines…the third line finalizes

Tom Cunningham

September 5, 2024 at 5:04 AM

Cold and wet here now Kim, spring can't come quick enough lol. Tom

Lisa Ricci

January 21, 2024 at 4:06 AM

Hello Tom. Good Morning. I think we will all take the season change and the thawing of winter elements. Your theme is lovely and your execution is marvelous including voice tone and imagery that is present. Have a wonderful morning and day. Thank you for sharing your skilled poetic talent. Peace and Blessings now and always. (smile)

Tom Cunningham

January 21, 2024 at 4:38 AM

Thank you very much Lisa I'm happy that you enjoyed it. So far our winter has been quite mild and no snow apart from a few frosts. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

June 6, 2022 at 12:08 PM

Few words with much said. A "Lovely" write and picture. Have great/blessed day.............

Tom Cunningham

June 6, 2022 at 12:11 PM

Thank you very much Paula, im pleased that you enjoyed it. Hope you too have a lovely day. Tom

Deb M

May 22, 2022 at 8:59 AM

Really lovely poem Tom! I see a new photo of your latest adventure with an Alpaca or Lama? You certainly get around Sir Tom. Debx

Tom Cunningham

May 22, 2022 at 9:01 AM

Thank you very much Deb, Macchu Pitchu, nudge nudge. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

May 22, 2022 at 8:26 AM

Not used to seeing Nature poems on your poetry page Tom, but it seems that this lovely Haiku is lined up to be a winner. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

May 22, 2022 at 8:44 AM

Thank you Jennifer, love that changeover when it happens. Tom

Paul Callus

May 19, 2022 at 1:32 PM

Both the visual and the wording are delightful to behold and read, Tom. Certainly a change for the better. ~ Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

May 19, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Thank you very much Paul, nothing beats warmer temperatures and sunshine. Tom

Sara Kendrick

May 19, 2022 at 2:27 AM

Such a creative photo to go along with the fine poetic work you have written for the contest. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Tom Cunningham

May 19, 2022 at 2:31 AM

Thank you very much Sara, winters far behind us now and spring is everywhere. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

May 16, 2022 at 1:22 AM

Ah, so pretty Tom.....

Tom Cunningham

May 16, 2022 at 1:48 AM

Thank you Caren, nothing beats the arrival of spring. Tom

Joanna Daniel

May 14, 2022 at 8:47 AM

What a beautiful haiku and the picture is so apt too, Tom, congratulations:)

Tom Cunningham

May 14, 2022 at 9:11 AM

Thank you very much Jo, sun shining brightly here and flowers everywhere. Hope it's the same for you. Tom

Paulette Calasibetta

May 11, 2022 at 7:45 AM

Congratulations on your win in the contest! A beautiful expression of the transition of winter into spring! :)Paulette

Tom Cunningham

May 11, 2022 at 8:29 AM

Thank you very much for your congrats Paulette, spring is well underway here, I hope it is for you too. Tom

Jo Chamberlain

May 11, 2022 at 6:25 AM

Congratulations in your winning placement. This has to be a favourite of mine. I love when the winter eases up for spring.

Tom Cunningham

May 11, 2022 at 6:35 AM

Thank you very much Joanna, me too that stretch in the evenings and warmer temps is most welcome. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

May 11, 2022 at 2:44 AM

Divine, Haiku, my dearest friend, Tom. Uplifting! Blessings.

Tom Cunningham

May 11, 2022 at 3:41 AM

Thank you very much Demetrios, it's lovely to see the earth reborn again. Tom

Valsa George

May 10, 2022 at 8:50 PM

Beautiful haiku ! Congratulations on your win, Tom !

Tom Cunningham

May 11, 2022 at 12:37 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

May 10, 2022 at 7:24 PM

Back with my congrats. Way to go, Tom

Tom Cunningham

May 11, 2022 at 12:36 AM

Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Andrea. Tom

Bill Baker

May 10, 2022 at 3:25 PM

Nice Haiku, Tom. I'm ready for spring! Good luck in the contest. Bill

Tom Cunningham

May 11, 2022 at 12:36 AM

Thank you very much Bill, Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Ilene Bauer

May 10, 2022 at 12:44 PM

this is lovely, tom!

Tom Cunningham

May 10, 2022 at 1:45 PM

Thank you very much Ilene, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hope your leg is better now. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

May 10, 2022 at 12:43 PM

About time! Congratulations, Tom!

Tom Cunningham

May 10, 2022 at 1:45 PM

Thank you Kim, spring is always welcome after a gloomy winter and covid not being so rampant. Tom

Rico Leffanta

May 10, 2022 at 11:08 AM

Congratulations on your win! Let us hope Spring finds the Ukraine soon! Aloha!

Tom Cunningham

May 10, 2022 at 1:44 PM

Thank you Rico, I hope so too. Tom

Sam Kauffman

May 10, 2022 at 10:45 AM

Back with congratulations Tom. Had a feeling this beautiful springtime gem would find its way onto the winners list! It has been such a joy to watch the gardens, meadows and hills come into bloom. So glad you are experiencing the same joy! Over Fork Over!

Tom Cunningham

May 10, 2022 at 1:43 PM

Thank you very much Sam, I agree, it's a joy to see all the colourful flowers again. Over Fork Over. Have a great day. Tom

L Milton Hankins

May 10, 2022 at 8:58 AM

Good one, Tom. I always look forward to spring!

Tom Cunningham

May 10, 2022 at 9:14 AM

Thank you very much Milton, it's definitely the feel good season, congrats to you too on your win. Tom

Heidi Sands

May 10, 2022 at 6:58 AM

Congratulations for this beautiful win Tom! I hope all is well. Enjoy :)

Tom Cunningham

May 10, 2022 at 7:41 AM

Thank you Heidi, spring is well underway now with winter now just a memory. Tom

Christuraj Alex

May 10, 2022 at 6:57 AM

"heralds spring" - True. Beautiful. Congratulations!

Tom Cunningham

May 10, 2022 at 7:39 AM

Thank you very much Christuraj, nothing beats the joy of spring when the earth comes alive again. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

May 10, 2022 at 6:57 AM

Congratulations on your win. A beautiful write and picture. Have a great/blessed day...................

Tom Cunningham

May 10, 2022 at 7:40 AM

Thank you very much Paula, im pleased that you liked it Have a great day too. Tom

Sotto Poet

May 10, 2022 at 6:01 AM

Congratulations, Tom, for winning first place in the Haiku competition. You wrote an excellent Haiku. Also, thank you for taking part in my contest. I much appreciate it.

Tom Cunningham

May 10, 2022 at 6:07 AM

Thank you very much Lasaad, im pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you too for hosting the contest. Tom