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The Transformation

frozen winter sleeve blankets the moist dormant earth… spring gently removes hints of spring’s sun rise combats the chill of the night… winter in meltdown. hedgerow sprouting buds the calling of the wheatears… a butterfly breathes 27/9/2022 Haiku collection of three contest Sponsor Tania Kitchin syllable count hms.

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Paghunda Zahid

Date: 10/21/2022 11:09:00 AM

Loved the imagery here. It's so BEAUTIFUL Harry. Well penned.. Cheers

Lisa Ricci

Date: 10/6/2022 2:19:00 PM

Hello hh. This is beautiful in every way. We see the transformation through your words. Your ending is priceless and fitting. May this day find you well.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/6/2022 6:58:00 AM

Nicely written Harry :) Linda

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/3/2022 1:36:00 PM

Very descriptive of the seasons in just a few words. I enjoyed reading your contest entry. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Your visit to my page was encouraging. Sara

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/3/2022 8:52:00 AM

Best wishes, Harry! Absolutely beautiful. Pangie

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/2/2022 12:22:00 PM

Harry, you have described the transformation so well. This collection is excellent. Well written :)

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/2/2022 6:36:00 AM

The transformation is indeed the perfect title for this marvelous collection of seasonal haiku! Well done Harry!

Bill Baker

Date: 10/1/2022 9:42:00 PM

Excellent collection of three Haikus for the contest, Harry. These should fare well, my friend. Have a great week! Bill

Michael Tor

Date: 10/1/2022 9:53:00 AM

love your collection of Haikus Harry. You surely share a season in each one so cleverly... Be blessed my friend...

Valsa George

Date: 10/1/2022 1:28:00 AM

Beautiful seasonal haikus. 'The spring sun combating the chill of night'. Love the image here, dear harry !

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/1/2022 12:20:00 AM

love these , harry , particularly the butterfly line

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/30/2022 6:38:00 AM

I felt I was sitting there watching the changes with you. Thanks for some tranquil moments. SuZ

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/29/2022 9:21:00 AM

Harry, this is a beautiful and calming piece of writing. Definitely, a change that only our Creator could bestow onto all of humanity. Best wishes for the contest.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/29/2022 6:31:00 AM

Truly a transformation which only our Maker could offer Humanity. A serene write of true beauty. Hugs and blessings Jennifer

Eve Roper

Date: 9/29/2022 12:40:00 AM

Great string of nature Haikus, as spring is here , Harry, lots of imagery.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 9/28/2022 1:00:00 AM

Lovely! This is such a sweet and joyful poem Harry :)

Anil Deo

Date: 9/27/2022 8:18:00 PM

Love the third stanza/ haiku, the most. Absolutely lovely ... It's Spring & Hope!! ThanX sir Harry. Shalom shalom

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/27/2022 12:02:00 PM

Great string of haiku Harry, moving from the harsh winter to glorious spring. Best of luck. Tom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/27/2022 9:25:00 AM

Beautiful haikus. Your imagery excels.

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/27/2022 9:12:00 AM

Wonderful imagery just on the edge of springtime's arrival, Harry. Enjoy the coming season, we will be facing cold and snow pretty soon.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/27/2022 5:28:00 AM

Beautiful imagery on the cusp of spring arriving.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/27/2022 2:23:00 AM

- Spring is a wonderful time after the long winter ... a transformation that goes towards "better times" .. I love spring and summer - Best wishes in the contest, Harry :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)