Harry Horsman Poet Haiku

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 October 21, 2022 at 11:09 AM Loved the imagery here. It's so BEAUTIFUL Harry. Well penned.. Cheers

Lisa Ricci October 6, 2022 at 2:19 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 October 6, 2022 at 6:58 AM Nicely written Harry :) Linda

Sara Kendrick October 3, 2022 at 1:36 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 October 3, 2022 at 8:52 AM Best wishes, Harry! Absolutely beautiful. Pangie

Heidi Sands October 2, 2022 at 12:22 PM Harry, you have described the transformation so well. This collection is excellent. Well written :)

Mike Gentile October 2, 2022 at 6:36 AM The transformation is indeed the perfect title for this marvelous collection of seasonal haiku! Well done Harry!

Bill Baker October 1, 2022 at 9:42 PM Excellent collection of three Haikus for the contest, Harry. These should fare well, my friend. Have a great week! Bill

Michael Tor October 1, 2022 at 9:53 AM love your collection of Haikus Harry. You surely share a season in each one so cleverly... Be blessed my friend...

Valsa George October 1, 2022 at 1:28 AM Beautiful seasonal haikus. 'The spring sun combating the chill of night'. Love the image here, dear harry !

Andrea Dietrich October 1, 2022 at 12:20 AM love these , harry , particularly the butterfly line

Suzanne Delaney September 30, 2022 at 6:38 AM I felt I was sitting there watching the changes with you. Thanks for some tranquil moments. SuZ

Sotto Poet September 29, 2022 at 9:21 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 September 29, 2022 at 6:31 AM Truly a transformation which only our Maker could offer Humanity. A serene write of true beauty. Hugs and blessings Jennifer

Eve Roper September 29, 2022 at 12:40 AM Great string of nature Haikus, as spring is here , Harry, lots of imagery.

Bj Legros Kelley September 28, 2022 at 1:00 AM Lovely! This is such a sweet and joyful poem Harry :)

Anil Deo September 27, 2022 at 8:18 PM Love the third stanza/ haiku, the most. Absolutely lovely ... It's Spring & Hope!! ThanX sir Harry. Shalom shalom

Tom Cunningham September 27, 2022 at 12:02 PM Great string of haiku Harry, moving from the harsh winter to glorious spring. Best of luck. Tom

Victor Buhagiar September 27, 2022 at 9:25 AM Beautiful haikus. Your imagery excels.

Sotto Poet September 27, 2022 at 9:12 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 September 27, 2022 at 5:28 AM Beautiful imagery on the cusp of spring arriving.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 27, 2022 at 2:23 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 :)