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What Falls

white lace of light snow
landing on winter's darkness
a quiet exile











Written January 16/22
For Winter Haiku Poetry Contest
Tania Kitchin Sponsor

darkjanuarysnowwinterhaiku

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Bill Baker

January 27, 2022 at 12:01 AM

Thoughts to think about, Brian. Thanks for sharing your Haiku with us, Bill

Brian Sambourne

January 27, 2022 at 5:21 AM

My appreciation for your visits + comments to my small postings. Be well. Brian

Valsa George

January 20, 2022 at 8:32 PM

Light is an exile in a land of snow.... ! What a powerful haiku. The word 'exile' conveys so much. Congratulations dear friend! So well deserved~

Brian Sambourne

January 20, 2022 at 9:04 PM

Thank you, Valsa. Your entry was truly top notch. I appreciate your kind words. Be well. Brian

Kim Merryman

January 18, 2022 at 12:36 PM

A lovely haiku, Brian! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Brian Sambourne

January 19, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Thank you, Kim. The placement was unexpected. Delightful surprise. With appreciation, Brian

Sam Kauffman

January 18, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Brian, such a picture of tranquility on a wintery night. Love your ku - "quiet exile." Congratulations on your win. Blessings!

Brian Sambourne

January 18, 2022 at 11:04 AM

Thanks very much Sam, for your affirmative thumbs up. Sincerest regards, Brian

Paulette Calasibetta

January 18, 2022 at 5:25 AM

Congratulations on your win ~ filled with peaceful beauty. :) Paulette

Brian Sambourne

January 18, 2022 at 6:12 AM

Your good wishes are most appreciated. Hope that you are well. Sincerest regards, Brian

Anil Deo

January 17, 2022 at 10:52 PM

Exile makes is sadly beautiful, the expected twist, unexpected but welcome surprise in your well-crafted haiku (U give us such pos+ feedback, bless U Brian). PTL

Brian Sambourne

January 18, 2022 at 6:10 AM

Thank you, Anil, for your supportive comments. I did alter the final line several times before settling on exile. Be well. Brian