Howard Kerr Poet Haiku

Summer Heat Wave

sun-kissed briars droop
summer blisters scar grey twigs
cypress leaves ooze sweat

nightjars scoop dry ice
v ripples on rain starved ponds
homing pigeon’s drought

Date Created : 26/6/2020 Twenty sixth June 2020

Tania Kitchin’s Summer Haiku Poetry Contest

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Alkas Poetry March 8, 2021 at 8:19 AM Surgical images, dense penetrations into the heart of the recondite poetry ... very well my friend salute alkas

Aditi Mishra June 30, 2020 at 2:58 PM Such a creative picture of blisters on grey twigs Howard! Congratulations on your win. Keep writing and inspiring :) Howard Kerr June 30, 2020 at 3:34 PM Hi Aditi, Your wish is my command. I will indeed keep writing or at least try. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for you mail. I would like to congratulate you on your flawless masterpiece and your win. Howard

Funom Makama June 29, 2020 at 3:03 PM A great Haiku. Congratulations on your win. This is well deserved. Howard Kerr June 29, 2020 at 3:21 PM Hi Funom, Thank you for reading my work, for your reflections on it, and for sharing your thoughts with me. I wish you well in all the contests you enter. Howard

Jeanne Mcgee June 29, 2020 at 9:29 AM Where do the cypress live? I think I would like to go see them but it must get hot there...your poem was so descriptive! Congrats on your win. Howard Kerr June 29, 2020 at 9:54 AM Hi Jeanne, First and foremost, congratulations to you on your excellent haikus and medal win. In answer to your question Cypress trees are found along North America’s south coastline where they have access to wet soil and intense sunlight. Thanks for your kind words and email Howard

Jenish Somadas June 29, 2020 at 1:55 AM sun-kissed briars droop.. Great write Howard.. Congratulation.. Howard Kerr June 29, 2020 at 2:50 AM “Trifling clouds to hideout“ is such an impressive line. Thank you, Jenish, for your kind message. In turn congratulations on your successful placement. Well done. Howard

Edward Ibeh June 28, 2020 at 5:39 PM Congratulations on your win, Howard:-) Awesome imagery! Howard Kerr June 28, 2020 at 5:55 PM Hi Edward, I really appreciate that. Congratulations to you on your superb Haiku and podium placement. Howard

Jan Allison June 28, 2020 at 4:36 PM very descriptive imagery, many congratulations on your win Howard:-) hugs Jan xx Howard Kerr June 28, 2020 at 6:10 PM Hello Jan, Thank you so very much indeed. Congratulations to you in turn for your delightful Haiku and your well deserved medal win. Warmt and hugs Howard

Eve Roper June 28, 2020 at 4:25 PM Congratulations on your win, Howard, great imagery. Hugs Eve Howard Kerr June 28, 2020 at 6:25 PM Congratulations to you, Eve, on your breathtaking podium entry. I’m most impressed. Thanks for your soup mail. Happy writing Hugs and warmth Howard

Tania Kitchin June 28, 2020 at 3:45 PM Howard, congratulations on your winning placement, a well penned descriptive and creative haiku! Howard Kerr June 28, 2020 at 5:39 PM Quite simply I’m moved, honoured, and greatly flattered, Tania. This award means the world to me. Warmth Howard