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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 1/27/2022 12:01:00 AM
Thoughts to think about, Brian. Thanks for sharing your Haiku with us, Bill
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/27/2022 5:21:00 AM
My appreciation for your visits + comments to my small postings. Be well. Brian
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~
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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
Date: 1/18/2022 12:36:00 PM
A lovely haiku, Brian! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/19/2022 5:04:00 PM
Thank you, Kim. The placement was unexpected. Delightful surprise. With appreciation, Brian
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!
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/18/2022 11:04:00 AM
Thanks very much Sam, for your affirmative thumbs up. Sincerest regards, Brian
Date: 1/18/2022 5:25:00 AM
Congratulations on your win ~ filled with peaceful beauty. :) Paulette
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/18/2022 6:12:00 AM
Your good wishes are most appreciated. Hope that you are well. Sincerest regards, Brian
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
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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
Date: 1/17/2022 10:06:00 PM
This is very beautifully stressed, love it.
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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
Date: 1/17/2022 7:43:00 PM
Enjoyed your fine haiku, Brian! Congrats on your win! :)
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/17/2022 9:04:00 PM
Very thoughtful of you to stop by + comment. Thank you. Be well. Brian
Date: 1/17/2022 12:01:00 PM
- Congratulations on your great win in the contest, Brian :) - // Anne-Lise :)
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/17/2022 12:22:00 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise. Health + happines in 2022 + beyond. Brian
Date: 1/17/2022 9:05:00 AM
Hi Brian, Congratulations on your winning write. Have a great day-Alexis
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/17/2022 12:24:00 PM
Hello Alexis, Thank you for the drop by + your support. Cheers Brian
Date: 1/17/2022 8:27:00 AM
Brian, congratulations on your silver placement with your creative poem!
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Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/17/2022 12:24:00 PM
My appreciation, Tania, for the placement. All the best, Brian
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