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Winter Wolf - Haiku

deer tracks disappear 
'neath quieting falling snow -
a lone gray wolf howls



Susan Ashley
December 22, 2018


~ Fifth Place ~
Contest: Premiere Contest No. 200, Haiku or Tanka (including cinqku, cinquain or lanterne)
Sponsor: Brian Strand

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John Watt

Date: 5/7/2020 9:05:00 AM

There's such a loneliness quality to this one, the deer is tucked in for the night, a lone wolf howls in the (hopefully!) distance, snow blankets the land. This little haiku paints quite a story. Well done, Susan, enjoy reading your haiku very much today! Hugs ~ John

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/9/2020 11:15:00 AM

John, your kind words are like a cup of hot cocoa on a chilled winter's eve, warm and rich. I'm so pleased that my poem brought your imagination to the eerie atmosphere of a lonely and long winter's night. Thank you for your intuitive comments, they are such a joy to receive, my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier

Date: 6/7/2019 10:44:00 PM

Wow - shivering... Congrats on your win, Susan.

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/8/2019 7:12:00 PM

Thank you for your wonderful comments and lovely congrats, Line. You are truly appreciated, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

L. J. Carber

Date: 6/7/2019 8:29:00 AM

A true haiku! Nicely done, Susan--and congrats!

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/7/2019 9:47:00 PM

Your esteemed comments and kind congrats are deeply appreciated, L. J. Thank you my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

P.M. Richter

Date: 6/4/2019 9:22:00 AM

Oh... I love it!

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/4/2019 8:24:00 PM

Thank you, P. M., I’m thrilled by your wonderful comment. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 1/23/2019 4:41:00 AM

Touching and thought-provoking as well... Great imagery .. Beautifully written :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/25/2019 5:50:00 PM

Your gracious visit and wonderful comments are a delight to receive, Swetha. Thank you for your lovely kindness. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/9/2019 5:19:00 AM

Ah, this one brings the scene to the forefront quickly and surely. Nice one Susan.

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/10/2019 6:28:00 PM

Indeed, I’m so pleased you enjoyed my haiku, Pixie. This one for me is a personal favorite. Your wonderful presence is truly appreciated as are your lovely comments. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

CayCay Jennings

Date: 1/6/2019 4:34:00 PM

Felt and HEARD this one with pure snowy, goose-bumpy possibilities! More hugs ... CayCay

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/8/2019 2:45:00 PM

It is a joy to hear from you, Cay Cay, and I relish your precious comments and inspiring presence. I’m so pleased my haiku provided you with vivid possibilities.. Warmest wishes and hugs, my lovely friend.. ~Susan

Eve Roper

Date: 1/6/2019 9:54:00 AM

Nicely done, Susan. the imagery on this verse is fabulous. . Hugs Eve ~`*

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/6/2019 8:17:00 PM

Your gracious visit and wonderful comments are a delight to receive, Eve. Thank you for your uplifting kindness. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Sneha Rv

Date: 12/30/2018 2:13:00 AM

Wow, what a picture in such few words - the image of both winter at night and the animals. Poor deer... I think this is what you'd call a perfect Haiku <#

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/30/2018 8:26:00 PM

Sneha, it is so wonderful to hear from you. Thank you for your lovely response to my Haiku, your generous praise is held in my grateful heart - and don't worry about the deer, its tracks disappeared beneath the falling snow rendering her invisible to the wolf.. :)) Thank you for your gracious words and for your kindness. My warmest wishes to you for a blessed and happy new year.. ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/28/2018 3:44:00 PM

- A beautiful winter picture, Susan :) - Best wishes for a great new year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/28/2018 10:58:00 PM

Thank you for your wonderful comments and lovely visit, Anne-Lise. Warmest wishes for a happy new year.. ~Susan

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/28/2018 3:34:00 PM

Perfect Haiku Susan. Beautiful :) I enjoyed this!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/28/2018 11:01:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely comments and wonderful visit, Heidi. I’m so glad you enjoyed my poem. Warmest wishes for a happy new year.. ~Susan

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/28/2018 2:58:00 PM

lovely use of contrast which makes this 'ku a splendid mind-scene, susan!...huggs

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/28/2018 11:05:00 PM

I relish your precious comments and inspiring presence, Nette. I’m so pleased my haiku provided a vivid scene. Warmest wishes for a happy new year.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael

Date: 12/27/2018 4:54:00 PM

Very much of a scene of life we will all experience...on the lighter side... I hope Wolf didn't step on nail...you know how reckless campers can be... A happy happy happy New Year to you Susan....

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/27/2018 5:17:00 PM

Oh gosh, I hope not..! Thank you, Arturo, for your heartwarming and lighthearted comments. You are such a wonderful poetry friend. May your new year be filled with many blessings and much happiness.. ~Susan

Wren Rushing

Date: 12/27/2018 10:18:00 AM

A beautiful winter scene! Have a happy New Year my friend!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/27/2018 5:14:00 PM

I relish your inspiring presence and your heartwarming comments, Wren. Thank you, my friend, and I wish you a very happy new year as well ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/26/2018 5:02:00 PM

So perfectly captures winter in the woods!

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/27/2018 8:44:00 AM

Thank you, Michelle, for your gracious visit and for your wonderful comments, both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/25/2018 3:40:00 PM

Your haiku paints such a clear vivid picture of nature and the circle of life Susan. Just beautiful! Merry Christmas! xxoo ; )

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/27/2018 8:41:00 AM

Thank you, Connie, for your heartwarming comments. You are such a wonderful poetry friend. I hope you enjoyed a lovely Christmas and I wish you and your family many blessings and much happiness in the new year.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/25/2018 5:50:00 AM

Brilliant Haiku my dear friend. Hauntingly a reminder of things in this world and in Nature now lost. A world that once was and that shall be no more..

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/27/2018 8:37:00 AM

Thank you, my dear friend, for your wonderful thoughts. If we left Nature to her own devices it would be that way again.. wildlife fulfilling the circle of life.. your kindred spirit inspires me, Robert. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

James Horn

Date: 12/24/2018 5:15:00 PM

Profits did give up and dump; No wonder we are a grump; Had to heed, Then pump need, For absurd so called a sump.

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/24/2018 10:36:00 PM

Lol! I see you have read Gershon's sharp and witty limerick, 'Trumpety-Thump'. I loved your response on Gershon's page but I love it even more here :)) Thank you for your awesome comments, James, and for your wonderful visit. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 12/24/2018 2:54:00 PM

Your striking haiku has left me pondering about the fate of the deer, Susan. The howling wolf's presence is certainly not incidental! ~ Warm regards & Hugs my wonderful friend. // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/24/2018 10:42:00 PM

Indeed, my insightful friend, I was hoping this haiku would leave the reader wondering about the fate of each, the deer and the wolf, within their circle of life. Your inspiring presence, Paul, is most cherished as are your lovely comments. My warmest wishes and hugs to you always, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Silent One

Date: 12/24/2018 12:18:00 PM

Even your short form poetry is amazing..So much imager packed in this haiku....

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/24/2018 2:39:00 PM

Silent One, I relish your precious comments. I’ve learned much by reading your image-filled poetic beauties. Warmest holiday wishes to you and yours, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Winged Warrior

Date: 12/24/2018 10:37:00 AM

Superb haiku my howling sis...or is that my other sis lol...I get confused lol...have yourself a wonderful holiday season and a beautiful Christmas, dear Sues{Illum}...illuminate the night lol...love & light...^WW^...{*J*}

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/24/2018 11:39:00 AM

Dear bro bro, your beautiful comments touch my heart and bring me smiles.. just so your not confused any longer, dear bro, please remember that both your sisters can howl.. lol! Which could be both good or bad depending on the circumstances.. lol! I wish you the happiest holiday season, my awesome bro. Merry Christmas to you, {*J*} Love, light and hugs, sane sissy, Illum

J.W. Earnings

Date: 12/24/2018 3:10:00 AM

Beautifully written poem :) thanks for sharing with us all. Brilliant masterpiece this one is! -JWE

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/24/2018 11:21:00 AM

I relish your inspiring presence and your heartwarming comments J.W. Thank you, my friend, and warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/23/2018 5:35:00 PM

Haunting... but written with searing truth, as Nature is so much crueler than we romanticists normally portray it. Survival of the fittest, it truly is. Happy Holidays, Susan! ~ Gershon

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/24/2018 11:17:00 AM

Your precious comments warm my grateful heart, as does your gracious visit, my dear friend. I love Nature in all Her infinite glory. Thank you, and wishing you the happiest holiday season, Gershon.. ~Susan

Constance La France

Date: 12/23/2018 9:45:00 AM

Susan, this is beautiful, I could see the scene, best of luck in the contest but this is a winner to me ~

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/23/2018 4:08:00 PM

Dear Heart, your esteemed comments are a joy to receive and I'm so pleased you enjoyed my haiku. Thank you for sharing your uplifting thoughts with me and for your gracious visit. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan