Notes About The Poem

(Entry for the Fall or Winter Nature Haiku Contest, sponsored by Tania Kitchin, submitted November 14, 2025)

winter solstice

this winter solstice
light a candle in the night...
bid the sun's return
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Treacher Avatar
March 2, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Beautifully simple. Starts cool, ends in warmth. Love this work!
Healey Avatar
March 3, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Thank you, Rachel. (I noticed that you also have a poem named Winter Solstice. I will read it and pass on a comment!) Take care.
Dietrich Avatar
December 7, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I really like your entry. Congrats for your win
Healey Avatar
December 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Thank you, Andrea. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Take care.
Somadas Avatar
December 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
a hopeful haiku.. Congrats Jim..
Healey Avatar
December 7, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed.
Kitchin Avatar
December 6, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Jim, congratulations on your winning placement with your wonderful winter haiku.
Healey Avatar
December 6, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Thank you, Tania. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Take care. Jim
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