Snow

a frosted farmhouse--
smoke blends silently
into the dark clouds 

first winter storm--
tire tracks fill quickly
along the old dirt road

snow blows sideways--
north winds
rattle a window

a flashlight glitters--
cattle are herded
into the barn

laden with snow
the trees succumb and bend--
a farmer prays over supper

embers burn low--
the fields have white blankets
for a frigid night
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Roberts Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 10:50 AM
wonderful set that flows one into the other, congrats on your win in the contest
Onclaud Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 6:21 AM
delighted with your warard here, carrie.. all the best... nette
Melody Lightning Ink Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 4:58 AM
congrats Carrie on your well deserved win.
Kendrick Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 6:10 AM
Good one..Congratulations on your win..Sara
Falotico Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 3:17 PM
well done Carrie..congrats!!!!
Neels Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 9:44 AM
Carrie, congratulations on your awesome win, love Wilma
Mehta Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 8:39 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of Skat
Freeman Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 8:27 AM
Congratulations Carrie on your awesome entry. Agape, Moses
Harper Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 7:53 AM
Lovely imagery in all of these lovely haiku, congrats on your win with these!
A   Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 7:26 AM
Carrie) Congratulations! With your awesome entry! Enjoyed the chills here in this snowy contest,...p.d.
Mannan Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 6:35 AM
Many congratulations dear Carrie for this awesome win.
Wellington Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 5:59 AM
Congrats Carrie, great write! Blessings Joy (Jew)
Brown Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 3:56 AM
Big congratulations on your win Carrie in S K A T*s contest. Love, Carol
Onclaud Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 1:02 AM
a big congrats to you, carrie! love it..:) nette
Johnson Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 11:08 PM
Very nice carrie. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
K. Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 10:21 PM
brr- you sure brought such wintry images here and I really enjoyed how you put a bit of light towards the end, Carrie :) Congrats on your wonderful win! hugs-- nikko :)
Cwiak Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 9:15 PM
Carrie, these are just beautiful images for the season, especially the fields having white blankets. Congrats on your win in the contest. Dan C
Dietrich Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 8:43 PM
Congratulations on a great win, Carrie. VEry well deserved as always. LUv, Andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 8:34 PM
Congrats Carrie on your second place win in the Snow contest with this super write.. enjoy with luv..
A  Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 8:30 PM
Carrie, Many congratulations, in my contest, truly I loved it, and thanks for the awesome entry*luv~SKAT
Bloomsfield Avatar
November 30, 2010 at 8:13 AM
i love those white blankets. .and the humble life of a blessed farmer's family who love their soil,i yearn for that simple life..beautiful.
Devonshire Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 12:40 PM
What a vivid picture you paint of snow on the farm, Carrie. Each verse is outstanding! Best wishes in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Falotico Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 5:35 AM
A beautiful scene and picture we can all jump into...well written my dear poet friend....luv Michael
Dietrich Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 1:10 AM
carrie, you did some lovely haiku here. These have GOT to score high! Luv, Andrea
Gorelick Avatar
November 27, 2010 at 7:26 PM
I love each one..outstanding. BG
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