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Nature at rest

The season when nature lies fallow and waits.

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Comment from June Sargent
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Soon our gardens will be enshrouded in white as the earth rests for a few months. It's a part of nature's cycle and helps us appreciate the next chapter when spring returns. Nice entry for the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2024

reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
    Thank you for your response--and the stars. I have always loved a snowbound, quiet day when all the work seems to pause and nap
Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi
This is good for the prompt. The words create an image of an area of pristine white snow before and marks are made in it. It also tells us what Winter is. A season of waiting.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a wonderful rest of your week.
Joan

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2024

reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
    I am glad you liked the poem. I am always charmed by the snow and its seeming ability to pause the world,

    Thanks and be well.
reply by dragonpoet on 19-Sep-2024
    I did like it.
    No problem, Nancy.
    I'll try my best to stay well.
    Joan
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
    :-)
Comment from Begin Again
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Your description is perfect! When winter decides to visit, it brings a blanket of snow and silence -- covering us with peace and blessings. Have a great day!
Smiles, Carol

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2024

reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
    Exactly what I hoped to convey. Thank you for reading--and the stars/
Comment from CrystieCookie999
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I liked reading this snow-shrouded haiku. I kind of think you could tighten it by taking out the word 'and' in the first and second lines. Maybe say: Asleep, still, all white.
and instead of 'drear and' just say 'dreary' there.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2024

reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
    Thank you for your thoughts. I will think on those changes--especially the first line. Again, thanks.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
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You've created a good, snow filled picture of a dreary winter's night in your haiku, and the reader certainly needs no picture to visualise it. Well done, and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2024

reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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    I love looking out the window at the snow that even the birds have not yet marked. The utter quiet. I just write what I see. Thanks for your thoughts
Comment from Maria Millsaps
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The promises of winter. Your poem has a calming effect on the reader. It paints a picture of winter's plentitudes--a reminder to be thankful for the beauty winter brings. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024

reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
    Thank you for reading. I was hoping the peace would show through the words.
Comment from Lindsey Russell
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This poem makes me think of one word: stillness. It is also calming to read this poem. It describes a winter night very well. Good job with it. Thanks for sharing and happy writing!

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024

reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
    Yes, stillness. Exactly. That is what I love about snow--the hush. Thank you for reading and understanding.
Comment from Amelie Johns
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This is a lovely pictureless nature Haiku. Your words create the picture beautifully in my mind as I read. Thank you for sharing and best of luck in the contest.
Amelie

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024

reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
    Thank you for reading. I am glad it worked.
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-A good title and poem to go with it.
-Effective nature and seasonal imagery.
-You create a good word picture of
the snow that has fallen and the dreary night.
-A very good satori line.
-Good luck in the contest.


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 Comment Written 17-Sep-2024

reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
    Thank you for reading and for your kind words.
reply by Pam (respa) on 19-Sep-2024
    You are very welcome.