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Snow - Haiku

softly falling hush - a snowy blanket comforts hibernating land Susan Ashley December 29, 2018

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John Watt

Date: 5/7/2020 9:02:00 AM

You live where it snows, yes? You write of it so well! I do not, so snow holds such a romantic, mysterious quality to it. The land 'hibernating' is so evocative of winter, like a bear in her cave. The snow quietly covering the land in a soft blanket has almost a lullaby sense to it. I'm already feeling sleepy! Picturesque and delightful, Susan.

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/9/2020 11:24:00 AM

Yes, I live where it snows, but unfortunately, this past winter we received very little :( I do love snow. Other than the joy of playing in it and the challenge of shoveling it, to me, snow symbolizes serenity, romance, turbulence, delicacy and the pure power and artistry of Nature. It pleases me to know your were lulled by my imagery, John. Your lovely comments encourage me to reach ever higher. Warmest wishes always, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/8/2019 8:56:00 PM

Lovely peaceful imagery, Susan.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/10/2019 5:55:00 PM

Line, your wonderful visit is always a pleasure as are your lovely comments. Thank you, my friend, and warmest wishes.. ~Susan

J.W. Earnings

Date: 8/2/2019 6:12:00 AM

Gracious poem, written with wintry wondrousness. :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/2/2019 7:58:00 AM

Both your kindness and your lovely comments are appreciated, J.W. Thank you for sharing your time and precious thoughts with me. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 6/3/2019 4:08:00 AM

Hibernating land, I like that. Cools me down, just the thought of it. I miss the snow. I have got the sledge in my mind already and can taste the snow. Kind wishes, Kai

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/4/2019 8:54:00 PM

Your kind visit is uplifting and I relish your lovely comments, Kai. Like you, I have always loved snow, I especially love a walk in the evening after a fresh snowfall - so meditative in tranquil beauty. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

Date: 5/21/2019 10:28:00 PM

Wonderful Haiku Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/21/2019 10:44:00 PM

Your lovely comments are truly appreciated, Allen. Thank you and warmest wishes to you.. ~Susan

Warren Doll

Date: 2/13/2019 7:48:00 AM

Brilliant haiku, Susan. The last line " hibernating land" blew me away. I never thought of land hibernating. So unique. Warmest Wishes~ Warren

Susan Ashley
Date: 2/13/2019 6:47:00 PM

Thank you for your uplifting and positive comments, Warren. Your wonderful visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 1/28/2019 6:04:00 PM

Winter is often associated with tumultuousness and unpleasantries. I like that you have a soft, comforting approach. I adore snowfall! Beautiful Haiku. Always, Laura

Susan Ashley
Date: 2/2/2019 5:59:00 PM

I’m with you, Laura, I adore snowfall as well and have written three or four other poem about snow. Your beautiful and thoughtful comments are truly a pleasure to receive. Your presence inspires me, dear poetess. I apologize for my delay in responding but circumstances have kept me busy as of late. Warmest wishes to you, my friend.. ~Susan

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 1/23/2019 4:44:00 AM

Loved this phrase, "Hibernating land" . Superb :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/25/2019 5:53:00 PM

Thank you for your wonderful visit and inspiring thoughts, Swetha. I hold your lovely comments in my truest appreciation. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/9/2019 5:19:00 AM

after the lull of winter the hibernating rose pushes through and greets the spring, we need to learn to appreciate each season, and yes even the snow. Lovely haiku Susan. Thank you for sharing.

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/10/2019 6:25:00 PM

Your beautiful and thoughtful comments are very meaningful, Pixie. Thank you for your gracious visit and inspiring thoughts. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/8/2019 3:14:00 PM

"Hibernating" is the perfect word to describe the land beneath snow, Susan. Knowing life will rebound in spring helps us enjoy a beautiful snowfall even more. Excellent Haiku! You and Paul have quite a knack for this form. Love, Carolyn

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/10/2019 6:22:00 PM

Indeed, Carolyn, you truly feel the spirit of my haiku. I have always found snow comforting and have always regarded a blanket of snow as protective of the sleeping earth. Thank you for your lovely comments and for mentioning Paul, I have learned so much by reading his excellent poetry, and other talented poets/poetesses as well, yourself included my lovely friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Leon Datu

Date: 1/7/2019 12:31:00 PM

I would call this a splendor of a haiku!

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/8/2019 2:37:00 PM

Thank you, Leon, for your gracious visit and lovely comment. warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Joe Dimino

Date: 1/7/2019 11:50:00 AM

Very lovely imagery! Something to remember: good always hibernating in us, ready for our seasons of release. We are never entirely alone--though life is sometimes cold and isolating.

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/8/2019 2:41:00 PM

Indeed, words of faith and wisdom, so beautifully said, Joe. Your inspiring presence and lovely comments are so appreciated, thank you, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes for a happy new year.. ~Susan

Charles Messina

Date: 1/7/2019 8:13:00 AM

Awesome imagery in this warm comforting lovely haiku, Susan. Happy New Year and warmest wishes to you as always my very dear friend. ~Charlie

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/8/2019 2:39:00 PM

The glow of your gracious presence and heartwarming comments never fails to charm me, my very dear friend. Thank you for your wonderfulness, Charlieku. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

CayCay Jennings

Date: 1/6/2019 4:32:00 PM

A haiku with feel that I can breathe in and delightfully exhale. I regret that I'm so 'click-scattered' on Soup that I haven't been led here lately as much as I would like. Think of you and have loved your poetry since I read the first syllable posted on Soup. Wishes for a fulfilling year ... CayCay

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/6/2019 8:13:00 PM

My dear friend, it is such a pleasure to hear from you. No need to apologize for being 'click-scattered' (I just love your wonderful expressions, Cay Cay), when there are so many inspiring poets here to read. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my Haiku and your lovely thoughts are held in my grateful possession. My warmest wishes to you and yours for a new year full of blessings and happiness.. ~Susan

Eve Roper

Date: 1/6/2019 9:53:00 AM

You did a nice job on the Haiku verse, Susan . Hugs Eve ~`*

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/6/2019 7:56:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments and wonderful visit, Eve, both are held in my appreciation. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/5/2019 8:01:00 AM

Hi Susan - a wonderful 2019 to you and yours, Your few words paint a vivid picture - well penned Susan, Poetry wishes, Jennifer.

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/5/2019 8:21:00 PM

Thank you, Jennifer, your visit and wonderful comments are a delight to receive as are your lovely new year’s wishes. My warmest wishes to you for a new year full of blessings and happiness as well.. ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/4/2019 4:33:00 AM

- A beautiful picture of the snow, Susan ... new, clean and quiet :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/4/2019 9:17:00 AM

It’s always wonderful to hear from you, Anne-Lise. Thank you for your lovely comments. Warmest wishes always. ~Susan

Supraja Kannan

Date: 1/3/2019 9:56:00 PM

Wow.So beautiful. Lovely haiku...

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/4/2019 9:13:00 AM

It is such a pleasure to hear from you, Supraja. Thank you for your wonderful comments, they are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Bernard Chan

Date: 1/3/2019 6:52:00 PM

Lovely, exquisite imagery, Susan. Falling snow as a blanket comforting hibernating land takes the sting out of winter. Sublime!

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/4/2019 9:10:00 AM

My dear friend, yes, you read my Haiku well. Your comments are sublime and are such a joy to receive. I hold your wonderful sentiments in my grateful heart. Thank you, Bernard, and warmest wishes to you.. ~Susan

Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/3/2019 2:28:00 AM

Very beautiful, a 1000 winter scenes flash though my mind when I read this!

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/3/2019 9:25:00 PM

Arthur, your wonderful and esteemed comments touch my heart. Thank you for your lovely thoughts and your gracious visit. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Jean Murray

Date: 1/2/2019 4:58:00 PM

Such a lovely cuddly haiku Susan.

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/3/2019 8:30:00 PM

Happy New Year, Jean, and thank you, for your gracious visit and wonderful comment. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/2/2019 12:41:00 PM

Reading your wondrous poem, I now understand why hibernate is not spelled 'hi-bear-nate.' As you have taught me, my poetic friend, land can hibernate too!! Warm winter wishes, Susan! ~ Gershon

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/3/2019 8:27:00 PM

Thank you, Gershon, for your endearing and heartwarming comments. You bring me smiles with your every lovely visit, my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/1/2019 11:28:00 PM

A perfect description of the snow covered landscape Susan!..."hibernating land" So well done! Happy New Year my friend! xxoo : )

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/3/2019 8:23:00 PM

Happy New Year to you too, my lovely friend. Thank you for your precious comments. I’m so pleased you enjoyed my Hauku, Connie. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Constance La France

Date: 1/1/2019 10:03:00 PM

Susan, such a pretty haiku, hibernating that's what I am doing here in Canada~

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/3/2019 8:21:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Heart, for your heartwarming comments.. sometimes hibernating is all you can do.. make it cozy :) Your gracious visit is appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/1/2019 5:34:00 PM

Sure does, Susan, and keeps it warm, like your poetry i guess...Happy New Year....

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/1/2019 5:54:00 PM

Your sweet comments are cherished, Harry. I hold your warm words in my grateful heart. My warmest wishes to you for a happy and blessed new year, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan