Ann Peck Poet Haiku

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November 7, 2025

for the contest, "Winter Rose" by Mystic Rose Rose

Winter Roses

I once stood with you
in the lush summer's garden
where roses bloomed red

we also blossomed
when love was new, untested
underneath warm sun 

we could laugh at time
as the days sped quickly by
we were forever

but days would not last
we could not grasp them closely
time took our laughter

a rose may bloom once
then its petals fade and fall
as winter winds chill
                                     
like winter roses
we became a memory
of warm summer love
                                    --mystic

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Joseph May November 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM Lovely write Ann, I enjoyed the read

Sara Kendrick November 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM Creative work for the contest. It reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thank you for sharing. Sara K Ann Peck November 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM Thanks, Sara. But, in reading it again, it doesn't talk about the roses, which were the subject. When will I learn to follow directions! :)

Andrea Dietrich November 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM Wow. I think this would be my favorite of all the winter roses haiku sets I have read. Stunning metaphor. Ann Peck November 9, 2025 at 8:08 AM Oh Wow, Andrea! Thank you so much for your wonderful comments!

Eve Roper November 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM i love the string of Haiku you've created, good luck in the contest Ann Peck November 8, 2025 at 9:04 AM Thank you, Eve. It's nice to hear from you.