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Summer Delight - Nature themed haiku Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin ~ Checked By Soup & by howmanysyllables. Both said, 5 7 5 syllables.

summer delight

a hot summer's day
birds love playing in the lake
swimming and singing

birdfunsongsunupliftinghaiku

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

June 14, 2026 at 11:54 AM

The lovely images made me smile and sigh, Paula. I enjoy watching birds play in the water. Congratulations on your win. :)

Tom Cunningham

June 13, 2026 at 11:16 PM

We have a bird bath in our garden and always keep it topped up when its hot, a pair of robins visiting at the moment. It's lovely to see. Congratulations on your placement. Enjoy your day Paula. Tom

Valsa George

June 13, 2026 at 10:16 PM

Hi Paula, a lovely scene. Congratulations on your win.

Sotto Poet

June 13, 2026 at 1:09 PM

This is just beautiful! With each sentence, a delightful summer image is captured. Congratulations on your win, Paula.

Andrea Dietrich

June 13, 2026 at 12:22 PM

Back with congrats, dear

Paula Goldsmith

June 13, 2026 at 11:47 AM

"3 Place" ~ "summer delight." ~ Date Written:5/20/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet......

Oliver Mckeithan

June 13, 2026 at 11:17 AM

Congrats on your placement Paula. I can see those birds cooling themselves off.

Paula Goldsmith

June 13, 2026 at 11:27 AM

Great to see you reading my fun "summer delight" Haiku write. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my fun "summer delight" haiku. It was a ton of fun to write. Should we join the birds playing in the lake swimming/singing??? Hahaha!!! Have a wonderful/fun day writing away...................

Tania Kitchin

June 13, 2026 at 5:57 AM

Paula, congratulations on your winning placement with your delightful summer haiku.

Paula Goldsmith

June 13, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Great to see you reading my fun "summer delight" Haiku write. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you found this to be a, delightful summer haiku. It was a ton of fun to write this for your fun contest. Thanks for having it/for my placement. Should we join the birds playing in the lake swimming/singing??? Hahaha!!! Have a wonderful/fun day writing away...................

Andrea Dietrich

May 23, 2026 at 1:43 PM

Sweet, Paula

Paula Goldsmith

June 13, 2026 at 11:20 AM

Great to see you reading my fun "summer delight" Haiku write. "Thank You" Glad you found this to be, Sweet. It was a ton of fun to write this Haiku. Should we join the birds playing in the lake swimming/singing??? Hahaha!!! Hugs... Have a wonderful/fun day writing away...................

Heidi Sands

May 23, 2026 at 1:19 PM

Definetly a fun, delightful poem ! I enjoyed this . Hugs :)

Paula Goldsmith

June 13, 2026 at 11:19 AM

Great to see you reading my fun "summer delight" Haiku write. "Thank You" Glad you found this to be, Definetly a fun, delightful poem. It was a ton of fun to write this Haiku. Should we join the birds playing in the lake swimming/singing??? Hahaha!!! Hugs... Have a wonderful/fun day writing away...................

Sotto Poet

May 21, 2026 at 4:34 AM

Very well-penned haiku, Paula, with creative imagery.

Paula Goldsmith

May 21, 2026 at 1:20 PM

Great to see you reading my fun "summer delight" Haiku write. "Thank You" Glad you found this to be a, Very well-penned haiku. Should we join the birds playing in the lake swimming/singing??? Hahaha!!! Have a wonderful/fun day writing away...................

Bj Legros Kelley

May 20, 2026 at 4:32 PM

Very cute haiku Paula!

Paula Goldsmith

May 21, 2026 at 1:19 PM

Great to see you reading my fun "summer delight" Haiku write. "Thank You" Glad you found this to be a, Very cute haiku. Should we join the birds playing in the lake swimming/singing??? Hahaha!!! Have a wonderful/fun day writing away...................

Kim Rodrigues

May 20, 2026 at 12:31 PM

Love your playfulness! Nice!

Paula Goldsmith

May 21, 2026 at 1:17 PM

Great to see you reading my fun "summer delight" Haiku write. "Thank You" Glad you love my playfulness. It was a ton of fun to bring to life. Should we join the birds playing in the lake swimming/singing??? Hahaha!!! Have a wonderful/fun day writing away...................

Anne-Lise Andresen

May 20, 2026 at 12:26 PM

- Lovely, Paula :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

May 21, 2026 at 1:15 PM

Great to see you reading my fun "summer delight" Haiku write. "Thank You" Also Thanks for your, Good luck in the contest. Glad you found this to be, Lovely. Should we join the birds playing in the lake swimming/singing??? Hahaha!!! Hugs... Have a wonderful/fun day writing away...................

Jay Narain

May 20, 2026 at 11:53 AM

Nice. Enjoying the summer.

Paula Goldsmith

May 21, 2026 at 1:14 PM

Great to see you reading my fun "summer delight" Haiku write. "Thank You" Glad you found this to be, Nice. Should we join the birds playing in the lake swimming/singing??? Hahaha!!! Have a wonderful/fun day writing away...................

Paula Goldsmith

May 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM

"summer delight." ~ Date Written:5/20/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet......

Summer Delight - Nature themed haiku Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin ~ Checked By Soup & by howmanysyllables. Both said, 5 7 5 syllables.

summer delight

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