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Poetic Form: Lanterne

Inspired: 2023 November 15

*3rd Place*
Lanterne - Old or New
Contest Judged: 2023 November 17
Sponsored by: Joseph May

Image: Parts of Hawaii covered in snow by Acidcow.com

Snow here on the islands melts in surging surf.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/20/2023 8:37:00 AM

Back with congratulations on this winning work in the contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/20/2023 8:59:00 AM

My thanks, Sara, for noting Joseph's win of my entry. Aloha, William

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/20/2023 2:11:00 AM

- Congratulations on your beautiful Lanterne in Joseph May's contest, William :) - hugs

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/20/2023 7:22:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. I think the fun part is a given. Aloha, William

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/19/2023 8:10:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A fun/cute ~ write/picture. I did not know it snows in Hawaii. Thought it was toooooooo warm. Have a blessed day/week......................

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/19/2023 9:11:00 AM

It was a sudden drop when a cold front moved over parts of Maui one day, Paula. Aloha, William

Joseph May

Date: 11/18/2023 3:13:00 AM

Cong t also on your win Hilo, Nicely done

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/18/2023 5:46:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph, much appreciated. Aloha, William

Ink Empress

Date: 11/18/2023 2:36:00 AM

Ah this is so beautiful and made me think of taylor swifts song snow on the beach. How beautiful would be that sight. Magical. I love the depth of yours. And how creatively you’ve crafted it, congratulations on your win

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/18/2023 5:35:00 AM

Quite kindly of you, Ink Empress. I appreciate your conveyance and for your visit, my friend, Aloha, William

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 11/15/2023 2:09:00 PM

Hi William: I read you snow poem with great interest and love your tropical snowman image with the hibiscus. A few years ago I wrote an imaginary poem of what happened When Snow Fell on Waikiki. Thanks for your visit today With Aloha, SuZ https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/when_snow_fell_on_waikiki_492519

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/15/2023 5:27:00 PM

Oops! Me forgot, Suze, but I did read and left a comment, then later noted your reply of it--thanks--and I forgot this one, and as my kids would say/expecially the boys, "my bad." Cheers to you, my friend. Aloha, William

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/15/2023 1:16:00 PM

I like this one. I would think that snow would be a great surprise like a miracle even. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/15/2023 1:56:00 PM

I certainly agree, Sara. Being exposed to a seldom variable would be interesting. Appreciation in-kind, my friend. Aloha, William

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/15/2023 10:27:00 AM

- Not so common with snow in Hawaii... is it ? - ... snow here (quite common:) ... melts when it hits the ground ... hurray !!! - hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/15/2023 11:06:00 AM

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/15/2023 10:54:00 AM

Lol, Anne-Lise. The kids found Hilo unaccommodating being on the wet side of Hawaii, so on our frequent visits when they were kids, we'll just spend some time with the family, then stay in Kona which is the dry 'beachy' side--spoiled brats. Looking at my wife sunbathing, wonders I, of which side of the family the kids pulled that idea, lol. Aloha, William