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Woodland Wonderland - Visual 6

Spring heralds the dawning of brilliant bluebells carpeting the woods 
Silently they slept until the warm sun rouses them from slumber 
Gently they open their eyes, stretch and bask in nature’s glory 

01~29~15
Contest Glorious Sijo Fields – Andrea Dietrich
How Many Syllables -  Count 16, 16, 15 – total 47
~awarded 5th place~

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Skat A Date: 2/15/2015 10:48:00 PM Jan, Awesome take, Congrats in Andrea's Sijo contest. -- SKAT Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/16/2015 1:10:00 AM Thanks Skat:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper Date: 2/15/2015 9:56:00 PM Congratulations on this beautiful descriptive win dear friend. 7 Blessings Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/16/2015 1:09:00 AM Thanks so much Eve:-) Hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 2/11/2015 1:45:00 AM Wonderful work Jan,, well that was my fav visual as well but i could not think anything on this,, Congrats on big win! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/11/2015 3:12:00 AM Thanks so much Dr Sharma - it is a beautiful picture - so peaceful and calming:-) Hugs Jan xx

Joseph May Date: 2/9/2015 10:42:00 PM Congrats on a fine win Jan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/10/2015 3:52:00 AM Thanks so much Joseph:-) Hugs jan xx

Sara Kendrick Date: 2/8/2015 3:14:00 PM I knew I would come back with congrats..Way to go ..Enjoyed your work..Sara..Your presence at my work is uplifting.. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/8/2015 3:20:00 PM Thanks for taking the time to comment Sara:-) I do appreciate it:-) Hugs jan xx

Frederic Parker Date: 2/8/2015 11:09:00 AM A gentle image you projected...congratulations Jan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/8/2015 11:54:00 AM Thanks so much for your continued support Frederic:-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux Date: 2/8/2015 8:38:00 AM Nicely done Jan, congratulations. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/8/2015 8:52:00 AM Thanks so much Richard:-) hugs Jan x

Paul Callus Date: 2/8/2015 7:18:00 AM ...back with deserved congratulations, Jan! Your brilliant bluebells can now bask in glory! hugs // paul Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/8/2015 8:52:00 AM Thanks Paul I find this such a delightful restful image that Andrea used to inspire us:-) Hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 2/8/2015 5:40:00 AM I love the photo you chose. Your poem celebrates the beauty of spring in this lovely sijo. Kudos on your win Jan! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/8/2015 5:58:00 AM I adore the lilac blue colour and the image Connie- thanks for the lovely comment:-) Hugs jan xx

Mohan Chutani Date: 2/8/2015 4:59:00 AM Jan, congrats for lovely bluebells brightening up the woods. Mohan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/8/2015 5:57:00 AM Thanks so much Mohan I will read the other winners later:-) Hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/8/2015 12:56:00 AM It's so interesting for me to see which picture you chose to depict, Jan. Beautiful descriptive words. Congrats in my contest. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/8/2015 5:56:00 AM Many thanks Andrea so lovely to wake up to a contest win and get the poem of the day today too:-) Hugs Jan xx

C.M. Davidson-Pickett Date: 2/5/2015 2:31:00 PM Such a unique resolution! Beautiful imagery...good luck in the contest...hugs Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/5/2015 4:43:00 PM Thanks so much CM for your lovely comment:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus Date: 1/30/2015 12:51:00 PM You have done amazingly well, Jan, considering this is your first sijo. Both picture and poem compliment each other very well, too. I'm still undecided between two visuals, but I'm feeling too cold to concentrate! hugs // paul Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/30/2015 12:55:00 PM I've discovered it's actually my second one Paul - I am delighted with the way it turned out. I found it difficult to choose from the beautiful images Andrea found to inspire us:-) I will look out for your poem:-) Hugs Jan xx

Joseph May Date: 1/30/2015 12:38:00 PM Beautiful write Jan...best wishes in the contest Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/30/2015 12:44:00 PM Thanks Joseph I think Andrea has set us a wonderful challenge:-) Hugs Jan xx

Carrie Richards Date: 1/30/2015 10:48:00 AM Softly said, so gentle each line......ahh...just beautiful !! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/30/2015 11:20:00 AM Thanks so much Carrie. I think it's my first attempt at this form ... I do hope Andrea likes it:-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/30/2015 8:56:00 AM What a gorgeous poem and picture. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/30/2015 9:52:00 AM Thank you so much Richard - the pictures Andrea posted are so inspiring it was hard to choose one to write about:-) Hugs Jan xx

Poesy Relish Date: 1/30/2015 8:08:00 AM The picture speaks through your poem... best wishes Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/30/2015 9:51:00 AM Thanks so much Nadiya:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Sara Kendrick Date: 1/30/2015 7:42:00 AM Reads like a winner to me..Way to go..Thanks for the visits to my page..I appreciate the time spent there..A beautiful picture..Sara Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/30/2015 9:50:00 AM Thank you so much Sara:-) Hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/30/2015 7:18:00 AM Mesmerizing awakening! Excellent, dear Jan, another 7 and good luck! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/30/2015 9:50:00 AM Thanks so much for your continued support Demetrios:-) Hugs Jan xx

Barbara Gorelick Date: 1/29/2015 7:06:00 PM SO pretty...I cant decide which picture to choose. You got this one covered...BG Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/29/2015 7:08:00 PM The images are all so beautiful Barbara, Andrea will find this one a tough contest to judge:-) Hugs Jan xx

Emile Pinet Date: 1/29/2015 6:49:00 PM Wonderful descriptive word choices that open the minds eye to envision your thoughts. Emile. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/29/2015 6:50:00 PM Thanks for the delightful comment Emile:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Lindsay Laurie Date: 1/29/2015 6:39:00 PM G'day Jan... Nicely married lines for that stunning photo Jan. Regards - Lindsay Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/29/2015 6:41:00 PM Thanks so much Lindsay - Andrea found some stunning visuals to inspire us:-) Hugs Jan xx

Frederic Parker Date: 1/29/2015 5:27:00 PM nicely done I couldn't think of anything for this visual..glad you did..good luck Login to Reply Shane Cooper Date: 1/29/2015 5:35:00 PM The picture you have used is very beautiful, such a soft violet haze permeating the air. it's beauty compliments your wonderful words . love Shane xxx Jan Allison Date: 1/29/2015 5:30:00 PM I find it hard to choose one visual to write for Frederic they are all stunning:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Shane Cooper Date: 1/29/2015 5:26:00 PM Sorry i forgot into favs and a 7 of course. xxx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/29/2015 5:26:00 PM Thanks Shane the pictures for the contest are stunning it is hard to choose just one:-) Hugs jan xx

Shane Cooper Date: 1/29/2015 5:25:00 PM Another beautiful poem Jan. It seems that spring is in the air here at poetrysoup. Good luck in the competition. love Shane xxx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/29/2015 5:30:00 PM :-) hugs Jan xx