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Spring Metamorphosis

ornamental pond  
overflowing with frog’s eggs 
tadpoles soon appear  

FOURTH PLACE WINNER
Written 3/29/21

For “Spring Haiku” contest 
Of Tania Kitchin 
(syllable count by PS: 5-7-5)

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/5/2021 5:31:00 PM I really like how you did yours, Milton! Congrats in the contest. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/5/2021 7:14:00 PM Thanks, Andrea. I just keep pluggin' along. I appreciate your congrats!

Jan Allison Date: 4/5/2021 1:07:00 PM not seen frogspawn in years, many congrats on your win Milton:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply

Kim Merryman Date: 4/5/2021 12:46:00 PM This brings back memories of my childhood when my cousin and I would catch tiny little frogs and bring them home. A couple managed to sneak inside the house to the dismay of my mom. She'd start screaming for one of us kids to come get the frog out of the bathroom. Congrats on your win, Milton! Blessings, Kim M Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/5/2021 7:13:00 PM Hmmm...my advice would be never to bring little frogs into the house, Kim. Never! Thanks so much for your sweet comments and sharing this story.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 4/5/2021 9:10:00 AM Congratulations on your win. Frogs to come shortly. A hopping write to the winner's circle. Have a blessed day/week.......... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/5/2021 7:12:00 PM Thank you, Paula. I appreciate your comment, and I hope you have a wonderful weeks, too.

Tania Kitchin Date: 4/4/2021 7:53:00 AM Congratulations on your winning placement with your vivid haiku! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/4/2021 8:40:00 AM Thanks, Tania. I appreciate your congrats.

Maurice Rigoler Date: 4/3/2021 2:50:00 AM In subject matter this haiku is as authentic Japanese as an English version can be. Excellent. / Maurice Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/3/2021 8:04:00 AM Thanks, Maurice. I calls them like I sees them!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/31/2021 7:49:00 PM I think this one is heading staight to the winner's circle, my friend. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/31/2021 7:57:00 PM Thanks for your confidence. I am hopeful. Your encouragement is very meaningful to me, Caren.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/30/2021 9:29:00 AM You are so good with these short forms. I tend to be a bit to verbose. ;0) Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/30/2021 9:43:00 AM Thanks for the compliment, Richard. I work with what I have. I don't write Haiku often; it has to be something that really strikes me or awakens a memory.

Robert Pettit Date: 3/30/2021 8:41:00 AM There is a nearby lake behind a school that fits your description in this haiku very well. Another good write, Milton. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/30/2021 9:41:00 AM Thanks, Robert. I appreciate your read and the fact that it brought a scene to your mind. Thanks for sharing that.

Edward Ibeh Date: 3/30/2021 5:50:00 AM Such a beautiful haiku, L.Milton:-) Best of luck in Tania's contest! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/30/2021 8:24:00 AM Thank you, Edward. I've got my fingers crossed!

Regina Mcintosh Date: 3/30/2021 4:04:00 AM Brilliant... Love it. God bless you, Love, Gina Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/30/2021 8:23:00 AM Thanks so much, Gina. I remember the bullfrogs croaking last fall.