24 Seasons: Usui (Snow Becomes Rain) No. 23

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  24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 23

 Snow Becomes Rain (February 19 – March 4) Usui 雨水

"Your writing invitation is to choose one of the 24 Forms for your poem. (You can select 3 different forms for the 3 suggested kigo word phrases, if you’d like). You can use the kigo words and phrases from the Part I challenge post..., or you can use the phrases I’ve created..."

Kigo phrases for the Northern Hemisphere.

early spring [insert an early spring flower name] spring flowers

lingering snow

leap day

photo ©Lisa Smith Nelson, taken in February 2019

leap day garden stroll

winter's overstayed his time 

yet more snow forecast


lingering snow slush

crunches under my rain boots

dismal day ahead


early spring crocus

bright jewels on frozen ground

my morning replete 


©2024 Lisa Smith Nelson. All Rights Reserved 

photo ©Lisa Smith Nelson, taken in February 2019


Comments

  1. JadeLiMarch 1, 2024 at 2:47 PM

    Crocus look so dainty but they are hardy. Hope you get warm weather soon, Lisa.

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  2. Yvette M CalleiroMarch 2, 2024 at 2:16 PM

    Aw! So pretty, Lisa! Colorful flowers always brighten the mood.

    Yvette M Calleiro :-)

    http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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  3. Word Craft Prose & PoetryMarch 3, 2024 at 9:58 AM

    Lisa, I love the imagery of your haiku. Your photos are perfect too! 🌸

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  4. Gwen PlanoMarch 4, 2024 at 3:58 AM

    Beautiful imagery and verse. 🌞

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  5. JudeMarch 5, 2024 at 3:59 AM

    Gorgeous haikus.💚

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  6. ben AlexanderMarch 6, 2024 at 12:47 PM

    Your use of vivid imagery is really wonderful. I can see these scenes...!

    Sincerely,
    David
    SkepticsKaddish.com

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  7. willowdot21March 9, 2024 at 11:54 AM

    Love this 💜

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