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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

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Bill Baker

Date: 1/27/2022 12:01:00 AM

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

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/27/2022 5:21:00 AM

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

Valsa George

Date: 1/20/2022 8:32:00 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
Date: 1/20/2022 9:04:00 PM

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

Kim Merryman

Date: 1/18/2022 12:36:00 PM

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

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/19/2022 5:04:00 PM

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

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/18/2022 10:59:00 AM

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

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/18/2022 11:04:00 AM

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

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/18/2022 5:25:00 AM

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

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/18/2022 6:12:00 AM

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

Anil Deo

Date: 1/17/2022 10:52:00 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
Date: 1/18/2022 6:10:00 AM

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

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/17/2022 10:06:00 PM

This is very beautifully stressed, love it.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/17/2022 10:12:00 PM

Thanks very much, Harry. Honestly, I was surprised at the placement with so many other worthy submissions. Hope that you are well. Sincerely, Brian

Laura Leiser

Date: 1/17/2022 7:43:00 PM

Enjoyed your fine haiku, Brian! Congrats on your win! :)

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/17/2022 9:04:00 PM

Very thoughtful of you to stop by + comment. Thank you. Be well. Brian

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/17/2022 12:01:00 PM

- Congratulations on your great win in the contest, Brian :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/17/2022 12:22:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise. Health + happines in 2022 + beyond. Brian

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/17/2022 9:05:00 AM

Hi Brian, Congratulations on your winning write. Have a great day-Alexis

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/17/2022 12:24:00 PM

Hello Alexis, Thank you for the drop by + your support. Cheers Brian

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/17/2022 8:27:00 AM

Brian, congratulations on your silver placement with your creative poem!

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/17/2022 12:24:00 PM

My appreciation, Tania, for the placement. All the best, Brian