Waltzing Lilac Winds

golden beams of dawn
are glinting amber prairies--
smiles of daffodils

enchanting day break
are red, white, purple tulips--
pride of early spring

waltzing lilac winds
charm violet hyacinth--
gems on windowsills

June 4, 2020
Placed 1st: Fresh Traditional Haiku by JCB Burl
Placed 2nd: Brian's Select 5 Contest
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Crabtree Avatar
October 23, 2020 at 9:13 AM
Wonderful Haiku, Vijay. Purple tulips are beautiful :)
Nicole Avatar
June 9, 2020 at 1:47 PM
The wind, arranges and rearranges the many colors of spring. Your thoughts bring these moments to life. This is beautiful in every way. I am smiling. Embracing the magic of the season. :) Brandy
Pandit Avatar
June 9, 2020 at 4:07 PM
Always a pleasure to read your feedback--much appreciate, Brandy--many thanks.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 9, 2020 at 6:20 AM
I love tulips! A charming haiku!
Pandit Avatar
June 9, 2020 at 9:04 AM
Much appreciate Kim--many thanks.
Daniel Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 12:01 AM
Love your choice of words and the beautiful imagery, Vijay:) double congratulations on your win:)
Pandit Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 2:30 PM
Thank you Jo--much appreciate.
Michael Avatar
June 7, 2020 at 7:49 PM
Nice imagery, done I believe, in a Haiku style...It could actually continue a bit longer...Well done
Pandit Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 2:29 PM
Much appreciate Arturo--there was limit of just three--many thanks.
Carber Avatar
June 7, 2020 at 10:30 AM
Congrats Vijay on your win!
Pandit Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 2:29 PM
Thank you L J--much appreciate.
Brul Avatar
June 7, 2020 at 9:07 AM
Ah, what an enchanting imagery! Congrats!
Pandit Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 2:28 PM
Appreciate the visit and comments--thanks for hosting contests...many thanks, JCB.
Callus Avatar
June 7, 2020 at 7:57 AM
Nature's colourful delight becomes our delight, Vijay! No wonder this made its way to the winners' list...congratulations! Regards // paul
Pandit Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 2:27 PM
Much appreciate Paul--many thanks. Regards.
Sands Avatar
June 7, 2020 at 7:35 AM
Beautiful and so pleasant to read today Vijay! :)
Pandit Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 2:27 PM
Thank you Heidi--much appreciate.
Rose  Avatar
June 7, 2020 at 6:31 AM
You make me want to draw closer and inhale the perfume of your thoughts Vijay. Have a beautiful day, hugs and prayers .
Pandit Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 2:27 PM
Much appreciate your kind remarks my friend--many thanks, Vienna.
Somadas Avatar
June 7, 2020 at 5:10 AM
Wonderful imagery Vijay.. Congrats on your win..
Pandit Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 2:26 PM
Thank you Jenish--much appreciate.
Adams Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 9:32 PM
the images in this one are gorgeous...I am in love with the title to this piece too my friend... wonderful penning with great imagery! hugs
Pandit Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 2:26 PM
So very kind of you my friend--much appreciate--many thanks.
May Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 8:45 PM
Beautiful depiction of springtime beauty Vijay..
Pandit Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 2:25 PM
Much appreciate Joseph--many thanks.
Mcgee Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 6:48 PM
such a lovely haiku! waltzing lilac winds charm violet hyacinth...two of my favorites. Congrats on this win and also the Haiku win...wonderful my friend.
Pandit Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 2:24 PM
Thank you Jeanne--much appreciate.
Proxenos Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 11:22 AM
Imagery phenomenal - poetry suberb and congrats well desesrved. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Pandit Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 2:29 PM
Much appreciate Jennifer--many thanks.
Mishra Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 10:51 AM
Amber prairies, purple tulips, lilac wind...what a beautiful painting I just witnessed. Congratulations on your splendid win Vijay :)
Pandit Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 2:28 PM
Thank you Aditi--much appreciate.
One Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 9:26 AM
Your own is on fire.... Full of wonderful imagery and creative writing ..
Pandit Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 2:28 PM
So very kind of you my friend--much appreciate--many thanks.
Allison Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 6:59 AM
a floral delight Vijay I especially love the final stanza, congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Pandit Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 2:27 PM
Thank you Jan for your visit and kind remarks--much appreciate.
Dietrich Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 5:41 PM
this is one of my favorites of the haiku sets I have seen. So lovely!
Pandit Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 2:27 PM
So nice to hear Andrea--especially from you. Much appreciate--many thanks.
Andresen Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 4:17 PM
- Like a beautiful spring song ... best wishes in the contest, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 5:20 PM
Much appreciate Anne-Lise--many thanks.
Horsman Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 9:40 AM
Three gems here Vijay..love them all.
Pandit Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 11:47 AM
Thank you Harry--much appreciate.
Trifiatis Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 4:20 AM
Nature's symphony resonates in your Haiku dearest, Vijay! Blessings
Pandit Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 7:18 AM
So very kind of you my friend--much appreciate--many thanks.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 4, 2020 at 10:06 PM
Beautiful, floral imagery, Vijay! I can almost smell the sweet flowers. Best of luck in the contest...hugs, Rhonda
Pandit Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 7:18 AM
Delighted by your visit and comments, Rhonda. Much appreciate the kind feedback..many thanks.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 4, 2020 at 8:46 PM
So many do not understand the art of haiku Vijay. I can tell you have studied haiku. These are outstanding and sing of spring! Just gorgeous my friend! Blessings xxoo
Pandit Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 7:17 AM
So appreciate your vote of approval my friend--many thanks Connie for the kind feedback.
Rose  Avatar
June 4, 2020 at 8:36 PM
I love the way you danced the lilacs in, haiku by haiku. Well done dear Vijay, keep well, xo
Pandit Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 7:16 AM
Much appreciate Vienna--many thanks.
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