Winter Sweeps Across

Howling artic gusts
frighten birds on snow clad trees
frozen wings swept off

Winter sun burns ice
storm force gales melt and mellow
creatures free to roam

Window frames rattle
wooden huts quake in harsh climes
homely folks cluster

Reindeer sleigh dots sky
children’s starry-eyed rapt gleam
carols thaw iced fog
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Kendrick Avatar
January 12, 2026 at 10:25 AM
I enjoyed reading this one. It must have been written close to Christmas several years ago. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K
Ashley Avatar
December 26, 2022 at 11:05 AM
Dear Howard, indeed, winter can be harsh, cozy, capricious or magical and your vivid haiku illustrates all of these moments so beautifully. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Andresen Avatar
December 8, 2022 at 11:13 AM
- Haikus that give me beautiful winter images, Howard -
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