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Winter Haiku - Nature Themed Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Tania Kitchin ~ December 2023

 

winter nature haiku

ephemeral art –
deceived by apricity
brittle icicles


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* apricity = the warmth of the sun in winter
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Delaney Avatar
August 20, 2024 at 3:12 AM
A sunny day in winter- nothing more beautiful - and your Haiku captures it beautifully, Paul. Nice to catch up with your wrings today. SuZ
Callus Avatar
August 21, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Thank you for yet another lovely visit today, Suz! You're always welcome, my friend :) // paul
Ricci Avatar
January 12, 2024 at 5:57 AM
Hi Paul. Good Morning. Once again you deliver and execute a perfect form. I have much respect to all of you who write in this format. Always do they bring imagery to which you execute. Thank you for sharing your skilled talent. Have a wonderful morning and day. Peace and Blessings (smile)
Callus Avatar
January 13, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Thank you for your generous feedback, dear Lisa. I hope the new year is treating you well :) Peace & Blessings to you too, my friend. // paul
Kendrick Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 4:36 AM
Way to go with this winter winner in Tania's contest. Congratulations to you. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K
Callus Avatar
January 2, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Glad you enjoyed it, Sara. Regards & goodnight // paul
Dietrich Avatar
December 25, 2023 at 11:44 AM
Wow. Really good one, Paul
Callus Avatar
December 26, 2023 at 2:32 PM
Thank you Andrea. After 9 years of haiku writing I am at last reaching a certain degree of understanding, but still much more to learn! ~ Regards // paul
Empress Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 8:52 PM
Apricity a word not many use youve used it here in a haiku so eloquently, iv written some micropoems using this word too. And i love how you’ve written “ ephemeral art” and depth of this haiku and the way it’s articulated is beyond impeccable. Pleasure reading this. Hope holidays treat you well. Congratulations on your win
Callus Avatar
December 26, 2023 at 2:39 PM
Thank you so much, dear Empress, for the insightful comments which make your feedback a pleasure to read. I'll make sure to put the kettle on next time you come visiting :) I hope you have been enjoying the Christmas spirit. ~ Regards // paul
Kitchin Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 1:03 PM
Paul, congratulations on your winning placement with your wonderful haiku!
Callus Avatar
December 26, 2023 at 2:34 PM
Thank you, Tania. I am slowly going through the winners' list, in search of a haiku! Regards // paul
Goldsmith Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 8:08 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful Haiku write again. Merry Christmas...........
Callus Avatar
December 26, 2023 at 2:41 PM
Thank you Paula for a second visit; much appreciated. I hope your Christmas has been a happy and blessed one! ~ Best regards // paul
Cornish Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 5:31 AM
Is there anything more subjective than Haiku - not - this is a special one for me - Merry Christmas Paul!
Callus Avatar
December 26, 2023 at 2:50 PM
Pleased you like it, Craig...thank you. Hope you enjoyed a heart-warming and blessed Christmas. Regards // paul
Roper Avatar
December 17, 2023 at 9:44 PM
Brrr.... a feeling of deep cold. Well said my friend. May you and your family have a wonderful Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hugs eve
Callus Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 2:09 PM
Thak you, Eve. I too will take this opportunity to wish you and the rest of the family a joyous and blessed Christmas. // Hugs // paul
Baker Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 10:09 PM
Nice entry for the contest, Paul. Good luck, my friend. Bill
Callus Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 2:07 PM
Thank you, Bill. Pleased you enjoyed, my friend. Regards // paul
George Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 8:53 AM
Hi Paul, you remain always an unchallenged author of beautiful haikus. This is no exception. Icicles become brittle with sun's heat. A great entry. All the Best dear friend.
Callus Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 9:23 AM
Thank you dear Valsa...your lovely comments are very much appreciated. Best wishes for this special time of year, my friend // paul
Ball Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 5:18 PM
Ah yes Everything in this world is temporary and it seems the more lovely it is the sooner it is gone. Good stuff Paul. God Bless and Merry Christmas
Callus Avatar
December 15, 2023 at 10:14 AM
You nailed exactly what I had in mind, Judy! Glad you enjoyed...thank you! Regards & blessings for the festive seasons // paul
Goldsmith Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 6:36 PM
I enjoyed your Haiku write. Thanks for the note about your word/apricity. I learned something new today. Have a great day..........
Callus Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 2:26 PM
Thank you for stopping by with lovely comments, Paula. Life is a long learning process in which even I often participate :) Regards & blessings // pau
Cunningham Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 2:28 PM
An excellent winter image Paul. I learnt a new word today. Hope you're keeping well and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Tom
Callus Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 2:51 PM
Thak you, Tom. You learnt a new word while I learnt that you had been under the knife! Hope you'll get better soon. Regards // paul
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