Southern-Belle Charm

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Haibun
Japanese form, pioneered by the poet Basho, and comprising a section of prose followed by haiku. The prose and haiku should work together to create an organic whole.

At first, I wasn't quite sure it was Her, and then, I felt Her warm breath blow ever so gently across my skin and heard the trickling sound of running water fleeing Winter's icy grip. And I caught a whiff of Her unique perfume lingering on a fresh breeze, a rich, earthy aroma befitting Nature's favorite daughter. She slowly dipped Her brush into a rainbow palette and dappled color onto Winter's canvas of white, unfurling trillions of leaves to green the tops of trees. She is the Goddess for whom the birds sing, an artist extraordinaire, and the giver of life. And I, for one, welcome Spring with open arms, enchanted by Her inculpable beauty, genteel grace, and friendly, flirtatious southern-belle charm. melting into spring icicles shrink drop by drop... winter bleeds water (Haibun) 3/15/2021 Springtime Haibun Contest Poetry Contest Sponsored by: M. L. Kiser

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/20/2021 4:58:00 AM

Congrats on this winner again. Sara

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/20/2021 7:35:00 AM

Thanks Sara, your comments are always appreciated my friend, Emile.

David Mohn

Date: 4/8/2021 8:08:00 PM

Your is one of my favorites in M L Kiser's contest Emile...very unique

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/9/2021 8:12:00 AM

Thanks David, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/29/2021 2:29:00 PM

Very descriptive and expressive work you have penned in this winner in Brian's contest. Way to go. Congrats. Sara

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/30/2021 6:29:00 AM

Thanks so much Sara, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/19/2021 11:42:00 AM

Delightful and charming as a southern belle Emile. I really like the haiku - so creatively done - "winter bleeds water! Wonderful "ku!" Congratulations on your win.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/19/2021 4:16:00 PM

Thanks Sam, it is always a pleasure to hear from you my friend, Emile.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/19/2021 12:42:00 AM

Wow! Another fave for me, Emile, you make these exquisite writes look so simple:) brilliant:)

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/19/2021 8:06:00 AM

Thanks Jo, you know how to create a smile my friend, Emile.

Marilene Evans

Date: 3/16/2021 10:42:00 AM

Exquisite Imagery!!! Bravo!

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/16/2021 10:47:00 AM

Thanks so much Marilene, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.