Since everyone else seems to have been frozen into submission I thought I'd begin chiselling away at the ice and commence the next seasonal haiku challenge.
If you're new to the scene the idea is to fashion together a 5-7-5 syllable haiku using the last word of the previous haiku as the first word of the next.
I'll start the snowball rolling shall I ...

Winter has arrived;
Don your skates, go grab that sleigh,
Snowflakes fill the skies.

Drekinn
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"Let words be your palette."

I've never done this forgive me if it's wrong!

Skies, winter grey. Stun!
The senses reel! The beauty,
of an ice ringed moon!

Having had no snow
We just imagined winter
Not global warming?

How odd! I just IM'd Drekinn, to ask what now? no one else was even posting and here you are! Welcome! I usually write longer stuff so this was a bit wierd for me but it was an interesting try.

Warming frozen hands;
Icy fingers thawed to life;
By the fire, I stand.

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Sorry about the delay mamabobbijo, I guess I was dispirited by the lack of enthusiasm this once thriving series of haiku threads used to enjoy. I'm grateful to know that there's still people out there that are keen to participate. (Thanks also to you SueKlaus, nice work.)
Now, on with more haiku action. Keep those contributions coming ...

Drekinn
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"Let words be your palette."

Are we still doing winter? I mean obviously you are but does the challenge remain the same? I love yours by the way. OK, Can they have more than one verse?

Strange days indeed!

In Massachusetts,
the winter,this year, brings us;
heat, rain, and flowers.

In California,
there was over a foot of snow!
What is a defrost?

Perhaps the Earth has
tilted off it's axis. Pluto
gains it's grand revenge!

BobbiJo McBroom

Stand eyes closed;
Warm to touch, green and bright;
Shoveling snow a memory.

Thanks Drekinn, I may be a bit rusty...this is fun!

Dinese

Namaste...it's universal [ =

YAHOO!! We're off!

Memory dying
of yellow warm summer sun
Only grey skies left.

Hi all. Back from 2 weeks holiday and feeling even more drained than usual. Grrr.
I need to get away from home to relax... lol

Have a great day all!

Copyright S.R. Hulley
Chin up, stay strong! Hugs!

OK I think I've got this now.

Left with rain, no snow.
How will the skiers survive?
The boats! Water ski!

Having once kissed the Blarney Stone, and being naturally gregarious, I find the learning curve on this economical artform very steep!LOL!
BJ

Ski not the unknown;
Sleigh the night fancy free;
Cold will have the last laugh.

Wohhhooo mamabobbijo!! Nice one!

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Laugh like a young child,
eyes wide at their first snowfall.
Head back, tongue out, bliss!

Tag you're it!
BJ

Bliss to snuggle up
Warm blankets in front of fire
on soft shaggy rug.

Copyright S.R. Hulley
Chin up, stay strong! Hugs!

rug of freezing air
wraps the cold earth's stony face,
where will the poor sleep?

Thanks for keeping the Haiku going Drekinn! I've been travelling and painting, not had much time to write. That's some very good Haiku there..congratulations and greetings to everyone!

This crazy city...I'm wearing 4 layers of clothes, a huge jacket and I'm freezing in this cold office, thinking of Bob Dylan's 'Cold Irons Bound', and in a few months I'm going to be cooking in heat almost half the temperature of boiling water. No wonder everyone's so angry in this city with these extreme temperatures!

Sleep on icy ground
'Neath trees where ornamental
Crystal drippings hang

Copyright S.R. Hulley
Chin up, stay strong! Hugs!

Hang the first full moon,
Stars chase dreams across the sky.
Cuddle, drift with them.

Sorry, in pool that's called a bad leave. But I have faith someone will do it.
BJ

Them that quiver strong
Shiver with icy chills long
Wrap warm this winter.

Is that what you mean mamabobbijo?

Copyright S.R. Hulley
Chin up, stay strong! Hugs!

Winter has it's charms.
Fires and hot chocolate, to warm.
Spring births tell the rest!

Yep that's it! I knew someone would get it!
BJ
PS chocolate is only two sylabels in MA we do the most bizarre things to the English language! You should try Paaking a caa up here! LOL!

Rest your weary limbs
Aching from snow covered paths
And slippery ice.

Then you should spell Chocolate as choklate... lol

Copyright S.R. Hulley
Chin up, stay strong! Hugs!

Ice shades of grey;
White and silver chills;
Frigid once to warmth will melt.

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Melt the butter please,
I'll pop the corn, on the fire.
together we'll feast!

Feast on homemade soup
Full of barley and marrow
And buttered hot bread

Morning all!

Copyright S.R. Hulley
Chin up, stay strong! Hugs!

Bread, money, big bucks!
winter resorts rake it all in.
Sled, hill, child, READY!

Ready now the hearth;
Grain wet soaked and nimble;
Match in hand, I wait.

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Wait for the first snow.
Locked in sleep, the Ice Fae dream.
Who will wake their Queen?

We have had 7 1/2 flakes of snow all winter, I don't mind but there are those who miss it dearly. I would be in heaven with just spring and fall. Not too hot not too cold, and everything blooming, or in colour.
BJ

Queen bee awakened;
False, this sense of spring;
Freeze warnings will not save her.

No snow here, but a very warm winter indeed! May freeze one more time, then jump back up to 80!

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Her face is aglow!
She sits enraptured by flakes,
Faerie magic falls.

Last year my grand daughter Mullaney Rose, was 1 1/2. I remember the first time we took her out to play in the snow. She keeps asking for it again. She thinks I cause the sun to rise and set, now she wants me to call the snow faeries, so they can drop magic from the sky.
BJ

falls upon my face,
tepid, watery sunlight,
emasculated

Oh no, I'm so sorry! I did this before in another Haiku thread, and now it's happening again! I think I've caught some Haiku disease of ending Haiku with pentasyllabic problems. Oh no, now that's an alliteration...aghast apologies to all!!

Emasculated,
Frost King rages, his wrath grows.
Prepare, vengeance comes!

Oh hanevi, I thought all was lost, but I found it again! Has anyone heard from Drekinn? Is he on a quest for the next great novel?He started this! I'm having such fun! Thanks Drekinn! Where ever you are!
BJ

Comes and goes;
Strong chills and warmth;
Winter teases me with each cold morning.

I wondered what may have happened to him myself! Have a good one all!

Namaste...it's universal [ =

:D BJ, that was a funny Haiku! I was wondering who would pick up that word. And that's right...where's Drekinn? Maybe he's working on an alliteration... That was an amazing thread, though I never got around to doing one there. And where's Margana? She's usually been on the Haiku threads?

morning has broken,
the sun stepped out on to the
frozen thin ice dawn

Dawn stifles a yawn;
Arises with a shiver:
Which, to all, will warn.

--

I'm back! Glad to read that I've been missed (it makes one feel all warm and fuzzy inside).
Sorry everyone about the hampered approach to my haiku contributions of late but I don't jump online all that often (though I suspect that will change in the not-too-distant future when I have cable within my grasp - drool).

hanevi: As it so happens I have indeed been nutting out yet another instalment of the ongoing (and seemingly unceasing) Alliteration Challenge, of which you can view here. As you can see they're becoming increasingly excessive. ;)
And yeah, where's that favourite literary sparring partner of mine, Margana? I'm sure she'll make an appearance before long.

Dinhi: Just a friendly reminder that a true haiku conforms to the 5-7-5 syllable rule, meaning the syllable count of the first and third lines should each total five syllables, and the second line a total of seven syllables. Wonderful imagery otherwise! Keep up the great work. :)

Lovely compositions everyone. I'm heartened to witness this sudden unexpected burst of enthusiasm for the haiku challenge once more.

Drekinn
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"Let words be your palette."

Thanks Drekinn, I have no clue how to "syllable-lize" I looked it up and it left me even more confused.

Thanks for letting me play all! Peace out!

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Morning! Sky afire!
Snow comes, crystal rainbows arc.
beauty hangs, then falls.

Falls into a barge;
Off the sheets of arctic ice;
Warmth will come soon enough watch

I am learning! Thanks to my husband and the simplisity of "see spot run"

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Watch, see the moon rise?
Snow Fae cross it's face. Flakes fall,
Frozen faerie dust!

How did that happen? I logged on and responded to Dinhi's "morning", but before it posted there were three more posts so I'm rather out of order. I hope I'm supposed to tag on watch. Welcome back Drekinn! Thanks so much this is so fun!

BJ

Dust fallen snowflakes;
Shake the dawns early rising;
Moisture beads liquid.

They didn't teach syllables in Colleges....I am told it was somewhere between 1st and 3rd grade. I was home schooled through 7th grade and went right on into english comp...lol I get it now and the beauty of that is a reminder that learning is an event that will never stop!

Thanks Drekinn for the constructive crits!

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Liquid heat in mugs.
Hot chocolate with whipped cream foam.
Sweet moustaches.

One of my favorite things! I taught my grand daughter how to make it this year. I wrote a poem called The Potion about it. It's actually posted on RR. I'm rambling as I decide if I can really leave this. Yep if hanevi can leave emasculated someone will do something with this, I have faith in our little circle!

TAG you're it!

Mustaches languid;
Fire ripen staff grows hot;
Still they felt the chill.

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Chill closes in now
Cloud quilt covers the moon's face.
Snow falls at midnight.

I googled Haiku, I found out that there's a magazine devoted to the art called Geppo.
One of the authors has written an essay on how to write one, and added three of hers which have won best poem awards. They are quite good, but some of ours are just as good.
BJ

Midnight offers peace;
Sanctioned by quiet snow falling;
Beauty fills the night.

Thanks for the trivia BJ!

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Night filled with Magic.
Eiderdown from angel wings
Quilts the Earth til spring

Tag! You're it!
BJ

Spring begets winter;
Grey skies bring the chilling air;
White blankets the land.

Back at ya BJ!

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Land lies lonely, lit
lovingly by lush lustrous rays.
A lavendar moon

Sorry I was just reading all those alliterations written on the other sight. WOW! That was tough! Back to the regular stuff.
BJ

Moon beams spit on trees;
Swaths of iridescent light,
capture sleeping leaves.

Yeah, that was a fun read no?

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Leaves, too tough for fall
winds, give up at last and fall
Gently with the snow.

It was amazing! I can't believe the stuff they came up with. Great fun but I'm just too chicken.
BJ

Don't be too chicken! Give it a go! I never did one before and had a hoot of a time! I think I was the last one, the letter is B and the theme is water! Have a go, there is no length it has to be... I think it will be just you and me anyway, Drekinn appeared to get board and do a bunch himself...LOL Perhaps we can breath life back into it!

Snow falls silent, cold;
Upon the rooftops packing;
Winter has arrived.

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Arrived, has the snow;
Gently floating down to earth,
Drifting to and fro.

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Dinhi: 'Determined' was more my reasoning. ;)

As you can see I'm attempting rhyming haiku now, for that added challenge.

Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."

Fro be it not so;
For the storm has yet appeared;
Gather your kin now.

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Now comes the ice wind.
Frozen breath, sheathing the Earth,
in glistening gems.

Still no snow, but the entire plsce is covered in ice! The news estimated 6 million people in the USA are without power from north New Hampshire to Texas because of the icestorms. I'm lucky! It creates a beautiful if treacherous landscape. I've no where to go until Thursday night. Back to work then.
BJ

You guys! I forgot to get online yesterday, and now look at the queue! :D I'm amazed at some of these Haiku; they're excellent!

gems glisten pristine,
syllables form rainbow hued,
winter Haiku thread

Just a little tribute to Drekinn, one of the most intrepid Haiku people I've come across. My addiction pales in comparison, though its more closet! Thanks Drekinn for keeping the threads going since those summer months!

I have a collection of Japanese Haiku masters and, interestingly, a few of them occasionally break the syllable rule. Apparently, it's allowed, though it seems irregular, where the beauty and depth of the sentence can't be compromised to syllables, but they're rare. Sticking to the rule in our thread is helpful to build writing discipline, and also a greater challenge to get just the right word. :) I often find the 3-5-3 very challenging for the same reason, and also to explore Zen minimalistic concepts.

Where's Jon (jstro)? haven't seen him in a while...

Thread the ice needle.
Silver embroideries that ,
shine in the sun's light.

This is all done from memory. Here in Massachusetts, I actually went Christmas shopping on the 23rd of December, surrounded by folks in T-shirts and flip-flops! So far here there has been no snow to speak of. I'm loving it but the Flora and fauna around here are having serious issues! The daffodils have bloomed twice, and last week I had to kill mosquitos at work!

BJ

Light shone ice crystals;
Majestic in their dances,
shine with their magic.

Nice to see you hanevi and thanks for the insight as this is very new to me, and very addictive!

Namaste...it's universal [ =

magic curtains play,
silent gusts of light blow wild
over icy seas

This is just imagination! I've only seen clips of northern lights and can only imagine land always winter clad.

You're welcome Dinhi! I've been addicted to Haiku for years; i just don't get time to keep in touch with the threads here. :(

Seas, fling themselves at
the shore. The dance ends. Begin
again, life cycles.

It is not Winter per se, but it happens in winter. Sorry, maybe I should try again.

Seas, violent surge.
Cast sailors and ships toward
reefs. Raging storms, Peace.

Well you choose.
BJ

Cycles of ice break;
Cycles are natures healer;
Will man survive it.

Drekinn, I am a habitual rhymer, I have struggled through these NOT rhyming! I will give the next bunch a go!

Namaste...it's universal [ =

It lands with a smack;
Sends cold tingles through your spine:
Snowball down your back.

--

hanevi: Thanks for the tribute and words of flattery. I'm truly touched. I seem to be drawn to any form of word-related challenge - the english language is indeed one of deep fascination and demands my respect and attention.

Dinhi: Ah excellent, a rival rhymer. Good luck to you.

Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."

Back again the snow.
Flakes fluffy and white fall, stop.
Off again, Don't Go!

Ok is this what you do to rhyme? Are we filled with hubris to change rules so ancient, or just assisting in an evolution of sorts?
BJ

Go soft my loved one,
into the light so cherished.
I miss you deeply.

My puppy of 13 years passed last evening. I am a bit lost. The snow was his favorite element, I can see him playing as I type.

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Deeply loved, you will
be deeply missed. In my heart,
snow falls bittersweet.

You have my deepest sympathy. I miss mine still after thirty years. Now the memories are smiles. The unconditional love, and unswerveing loyalty is irreplaceable.

BJ

Bittersweet not sour;
Sun shines warm and lovingly;
I will catch you soon

Thank you BJ, my hubby and are struggling though the toughest eve, tomorrow will be better. Sven comes home in two weeks, basked in cobalt blue and memories that will last a life time. He does not know he has died yet, he lingers here and I will continue my routine, the spirits say [American Indian] that I need to be "regular" in my routine, till he can be free to go. I created a tribute for him, will post it in my fractal gallery tomorrow. I am a poser and writer at heart, imagery is second but has taken first from the beginning. I take from my images, stories...I will tell his tomorrow.
Thank you so much BJ...

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Soon the gloom will rise:
Pierced by soothing rays of light;
Dries those teary eyes.

--

Dinhi: Sorry to hear about your loss. Hope this haiku helps.

BJ: You're right, it is rather sacrilegious to taint such age-old convention, but it sure is satisfying.

Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."

Eyes bright by days light;
Morning gone to afternoon;
Moments pass, smiles wait.

Very nice Drekinn, much appreciated

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Wait for the return,
then, release your friend. for his
next great adventure.

I think we got a little off the winter path, but the passing of a loyal friend deserves tribute.

BJ

Adventures snow bound!
Lumber your trees carefully;
Winter has arrived.

Thank you BJ and Drekinn...winter has arrived.

I am in constant contact with the Flat Coat Retriever Society, they rescue and put up for adoption, flat coats. I am second in wait for a new addition. The angeles are good and loving.

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Arrived with fury!
It waited so long to come,
Much work, short time, FREEZE!

I'm glad to hear abot the pending adoption, keep us posted.
BJ

Freeze swallows the land;
Bitter cold beauty breathing;
Sun shine glistens bright.

I have seen so many amazing pictures from the ice rain that swept across the states. Brought back some cold memories! I lived through 2 major ice storms and will never forget the incredible quite and stunning beauty that followed.

I lost the adoption, but its OK! Things happen for a reason. I am lucky to be on the list for the next one!

Super Haiku BJ, and thank you for your support and kind words!

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Bright sun, visual
heat, belies the frigid truth.
Frost nips, winds bite. Feast.

Perhaps Sven, making sure you get the best. We had an ice storm in Colorado while I lived there. No power for eight days! We did a lot of barbequeing, but my waterbed froze solid! That was very funny after it was all over. I'll keep a good thought for the next adoption. Thanks for reading my poem!
BJ

Feast, or of famine
whatever derivation
enjoy each morsel

When my brother passed, in July, he began a journey away from pain and suffering [Scleroderma] for that I am Grateful...for his connection and humor that is still so strong, I am blessed. To have our loved ones on the other side, away from pain, is comforting even though our hearts still ache.

Blessings to you, Dinhi.

Morsel so divine,
as frozen sugarcane sweet;
Winter gives her kiss.

Thanks BJ and E much appreciated! There are lots of comfort in memories.

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Kiss the nose, cold pink.
Cuddle together for warmth.
Winter advantage.

Good news! My poem, rainbow's Bay is being published in Diane and David's local paper! I'm so excited! I'll be an internationally published author!
BJ

Advantage challange;
Brisk the morning wake that be;
Slumber close in warmth.

I am so proud of you! Wonderful news, keep us posted!

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Warmth melted away
Ice penetrated my heart
Spring will never come

thought i might jump in ;-)
Dirk

Seasoned state of mind;
Warmth melted frigid beating;
Winters grasp at hand.

Much more fun when others play!
Dinese

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Come join in the fun!
Winter is playing tag with
spring! We freeze, to thaw!

Hand scraping ice off.
Feet slipping treacherously,
Oh! see winter's joy.

Wasn't sure if I should follow Dinhi's or Dirk's, so I gave them both a go! Welcome aboard Sir!
Gotta sleep back to work tonight! 16 below today, a heat wave! Tonight's going to be really cold!
BJ

Joy at last prevails:
Ice storms, sleet, and blinding snow,
Fused with death-cold gales.

--

Unfortunately down here in Oz we don't experience such white winter wonders. :sad:

Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."

Gales brought frosty winds;
Measures taken to protect
all that is green now.

We had a snap of frost very early this morning, the weather alerts in our area strongly reminded folks to cover their plants and bring all animals inside. Up north, where I am originally from, plants were in hibernation and if there were pets outside they were quite comfortable in it.

I rather enjoy writing about the snow and the cold! I really don't miss the winter blankets and my joints are very comfortable without them! Just this bit of cold has my shoulder screaming for spring! Winter in all of her majestic beauty can be found online...yeah!

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Now the time has come;
Hypothermic tragedies:
All my limbs are numb.

Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."

Numb permeates all;
Laboring movement, hands cold;
Rest by the warm fire.

They say another freeze watch in effect this evening, a spat of about 4 hours "hard frost" . I have to laugh, I have yet to see their "hard" frost after each "watch" Watch does mean, here it comes no?

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Fire light flickers bright;
Flaming tendrils hug you tight,
On this cold dark night.

--

I think I may be overdoing the rhyming, but it's such a delight (oops, sorry).

Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."

White and cold delight;
Rising moon light flickers bright;
Walk with me tonight.

I forgot about the rhyming element, fun twist

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Tonight full moon's rise.
Damp in the air, moonbeams make,
magical moonbow.

Working on a poem, a myth from chilhood, it involves a moonbow. It was on my mind.
BJ

Moonbow wrapped up tight;
Holding on to dreams tonight,
tomorrow we dance.

I have never heard the term BJ, I can only think of the moon hugging the stars. I used to love to dream about the man on the moon as a child.... I cannot wait to read your poem!

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Dance around your soul
Tonight I will lose myself
A feast of colours

Dirk

Colors present now;
Blue to red, orange to green,
they dance in the snow.

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Snow turning bright red
Verdun comes under attack
Humanity died

Dirk

Died and left weeping
Mothers of sons and husbands;
No replacements please.

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Please get off my case,
Lest this hefty clump of snow,
Strikes you in the face.

Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."

Face up to the sky,
tongue held waiting for the flakes;
Cold and delicious.

Someone having a bad day?

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Delicious snowcone:
Ice-shavings topped with syrup;

Oh, wait, it's winter.

Delicious hot drink:
Steaming mug of chocolate;
Gives me time to think.

--

Dinhi: hehe.. no, just alluding to a playful snowball fight.

Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."

Morning and the Pain
Each returns as eyes open
Come back Cold Darkness!

Think, drift, doze, fireplace.
Inviting dreamy travels,
while cuddling here.

It has reached below zero for the third day in a row. BRRR!
BJ

Here is where we wait;
Cold and drifting snow abound;
Gathering closer.

Back at ya D!

Think quickly its time,to scoop a handful of snow;Aim and take shot now!

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Closer than your kiss
yet what do I know of snow?
sand-white, downy flakes...

Flakes that fall gently
upon frost laden covers;
Wake to melt mid day.

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Day breaks this chill'd night;
spring breathes warmth down winter's neck.
Melting heart of snow.

On days like today, not cloud in the sky, blue, not cold, not warm, a slight chill in the air in February, my northern friends huddled indoors dreaming of Spring... I know- this is why I live in Florida!

Snow falls, covers all.
No ugliness here for now.
White and pure, magic!

My sister lives in FLA, she's digging out of the tornado damage right now so she's not laughing quite as loud over my three inches of snow.
BJ

Magic fills the air;
Clear and crisp deep snow covers;
The children know joy.

Wow BJ, your right! DeLand got socked pretty good twice this year! Glad to hear no one was harmed.

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Joy to catch a cold:
Stuffy nose and mucus flows;
Worse things go untold.

--

I can only dread what those 'worse things' could be.

Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."

Untold stories live
between the coco and fire;
Pass the marshmallows.

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Marshmallows hearthside:
toasted, browning edges, hot.
Sugar on my tongue.

No marshmallows in my river city today... high in the 70s. Winter is slipping away to unveil a dream of spring... or something like that!

Tongue cleansed by warm milk;
Belly filled by marshmallows;
Oh sweet sugar high!

Yes the beautiful day rips on outside and my pool begs for me to put some shock in, chlorine and the new cover. They say our weather will change tonight back to cold...rats.....

Namaste...it's universal [ =

High above it all,
Water droplets freeze ice-cold;
Down to earth they fall.

Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."

Fall through thin lake ice:
Shock-stricken, gasping for breath;
Next time you'll think twice.

Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."

Twice bitten, once shy;
Hold me close, love, with warm words.
The ice hangs mid-air.

Happy Valentine's Day, All
<3

Air freezes your breath
cold makes your nose run, sleet falls
Who'll dig out my car?

We're finally getting a real nor'easter here. Not happy at all. I can't get to my daughters to babysit, but work is across the street for her so she's always expected in. My grand daughter is out in this mess being a child! I am missing it all. My car doors are frozen shut! Tonight it will be really bad! Sorry to see the temperature may dip to the low sixties in FLA, try to stay warm, chin up.

BJ

Car windows open,
breeze whipping around my hair.
Florida Winter.

I feel your pain, BJ. And it probably would just be annoying to tell you its 65 here now, sunny with blue skies though we've been waiting for our brand of winter to return... it's held off unexpectedly for a couple of soul refreshing days. Even here, this weather is a surprise for February. But take heart- it'll be down to 20s by Friday and Saturday. Then I'll have to replace my sleeveless tank with a turtleneck and wool socks and hope not to get sick from all this weather ping-pong... though I'll take it any day!

Stay safe and warm where you are.

My birthday is Feb 19. Two years ago my sister bridget and I drove down to spend it with my sister Rose in Volusia. She went off to work in her parka and we wspent the days a t the beach! I guess it's what you''re used to. BJ

Winter brings cold air;
Those that challenge where they live,
will feel the bite yet!

I will take what they call bitter cold here in Jacksonville Florida any day, I used to be shoveling my butt out of many feet of snow.....

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Yet winter's breath is
upon our so rosy cheeks...
Latitude's no help!

I agree... even never having lived in such a snowy climate. But this morning's weather sent me scrambling to Starbucks for a cup on my way to work! ;-)

Help me keep warm please,
winter is sneaking past us;
Morning will bring aches!

Pulling all my plants in AGAIN this evening....lol

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Aches inside my heart
beg for Winter's freezing touch.
At last this pain sleeps.

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.. Two days ago I was thinking about drinks with umbrellas. Today it's a steaming cup of warmness in my cold hands. Funny the difference a day can make!

Sleep and dreams collide;
North and South crash far above;
No El Nino here.

Next Saturday I see we shift into summer....LOL
One more week of cold and then we will all be running from the heat of the day...hahahaha

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Here comes Santa Claus,
Making late deliveries;
All the kids applause.

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For those interested I've begun a new poetry challenge thread which follows in a similar vein to the haiku challenge.
Check it out here. Should be fun.

Drekinn
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"Let words be your palette."

Applaud spring,
For it gathers near.
Tulips bud.

I hope you don't mind, I took some liberty with your ending word. I am working on a poem for your other challenge, by the way. Of course by the time I finish it there will be a new entry already posted and I'll have to start over. And don't forget the Love Challenge. Surely all you haiku aficionados can come up with a passionate haiku or two for the Challenge. So far there are only two entries, and February is almost over!

~jon

~jon
My Blog - Mad Utopia Writing in a new era.

Bud of frosty breath
sliced away by the wind's knife
brutal blade! gasp gasp

Gasp does the snowman:
Spring warmth melts his lifeless face;
Puddle with a tan.

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jstro: Ah great, I await your poem with anticipation; remember, it's perfectly ok to submit your poem even if one has already been posted (just make sure not to elect a new title), as it would be a waste of your creative efforts and I'm sure everyone would enjoy reading it.
Please submit soon as I'm eager to tackle the next poetic challenge.

Hmm... should we begin a new haiku thread on the topic of 'Spring' (again), or is it time for a non-seasonal haiku challenge?

Drekinn
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"Let words be your palette."

tan twig, bud protrudes?
await the burst of color
time for season change!

:)

I am ready for a spring theme!

Change is coming now,
the leaves are growing quickly.
I ache from the cold!

Namaste...it's universal [ =

Cold lingers no more;
Pack away those scarves and gloves;
Spring knocks at the door.

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The coming of Spring beckons a new haiku challenge thread, which I have begun here.

Drekinn
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"Let words be your palette."

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