Deb Radke Poet Haiku

Winter Storm Haikus

brace for five inches
               frozen forecast repeats “snow”
               winter storm coming


               “12 to 24”
               Weather Channel jumps for joy
               winter storm warning!


               the blizzard arrives 
               eighteen hours of snowfall 
               twenty-one inches


               morning reveals drifts 
               waiting for my shovel's edge 
               to wreck their beauty


               sore, aching muscles 
               attest to snow-free walkways
               shovel stored; wine is poured


               breathing is painful
               windchill at 30 below 
               following the storm


               brilliant sunshine
               crystal drifts of sparkling snow
               adorn my city

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James Fraser December 16, 2010 at 10:23 AM The wonderful picture of winter flows through your Haiku set Deb >> James :)

Francine Roberts December 15, 2010 at 9:09 AM yes it's not here yet but I can visualize it, wonderful set of haikus

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 15, 2010 at 9:02 AM Deb these are awesome and creative Haikus luv.. last year our area got 63 inches and still were counting in MARCH... so right now your Haikus bring back memories..oh those sore muscles from shoveling is right... enjoyed these entertaining pieces today with luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta December 15, 2010 at 8:36 AM Nice images creating a pleasing picture of the winter storms. A couple of days back we experienced the storm here in Michigan