First Snowfall

1/10/2021

This week Author Suzanne Burke's image for her Fiction in a Flash Challenge is a set of swings covered with snow. As I sat with the image, I felt the sweetness of children swinging high and tried to capture that emotion in a haiku poem of 5-7-5 syllables.

Perhaps you'd like to respond to the challenge as well. Just go to Suzanne's website and follow her encouraging suggestions. It's a lot of fun and you'll meet some amazing writers.

My contribution is entitled: First Snowfall.

30 Comments

Harmony Kent link

1/11/2021 02:39:23

This is beautiful, Gwen. You've caught the feel of first snow so well :)

Gwen M Plano

1/11/2021 03:00:04

Thank you, dear Harmony. I hope you're cuddled up and warm. It's still mighty cold here. 😊

Marcia Meara link

1/11/2021 03:36:07

Perfection, Gwen! Love it! :)

Gwen M Plano

1/11/2021 06:09:53

Thank you, Marcia. I hope you have a wonderful and warm day! 💗

Staci Troilo link

1/11/2021 05:39:40

People don't use the word "chaste" enough. Lovely poem, Gwen.

Gwen M Plano

1/11/2021 06:08:49

Thank you, Staci. I agree with you about the use of chaste. It's a powerful word. 💗

Mae Clair link

1/11/2021 07:50:54

Lovely, Gwen. Such beautiful word choices, too. Well done.

Gwen M Plano

1/11/2021 09:02:38

Thank you so much, Mae. 😊

Soooz link

1/11/2021 10:52:17

This is so lovely, Gwen. Thank you for the great take on the prompt. It's mid summer here in Oz, and we're anticipating temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit today. Please send a gift basket filled with snow. ❤

Gwen M Plano

1/11/2021 11:03:44

Oh my, I forgot that you're experiencing summer right now. I'd love a bit of your heat. I'll see if I can send a few breezes your way. 💗

D.L. Finn

1/11/2021 11:15:08

I love "the first blush of winter," Gwen. It brings out the innocence of childhood. This Senryu really brought it all out. Xo

Gwen M Plano

1/11/2021 12:14:03

Thank you so much, Denise. Big hugs! 🤗

Joan Hall link

1/11/2021 12:50:59

Beautiful, Gwen! We just had our first snowfall in probably three years, so the timing of this is perfect!

Gwen M Plano

1/11/2021 13:05:42

Thank you, Joan. I loved the photos you shared. So beautiful! ✨✨

John Howell link

1/11/2021 14:11:32

Great interpretation, Gwen. 😁

Gwen M Plano

1/11/2021 14:51:49

Thank you, John. I'm happy you liked it. 🙂

Jan Sikes

1/11/2021 20:57:43

Beautiful, Gwen! The child's face is a perfect reflection of the photo and haiku!

Gwen M Plano

1/12/2021 15:19:24

Thank you, Jan. He has such a sweet face. 💗

Teagan R. Geneviene link

1/12/2021 13:33:55

Simple, elegant, and beautiful, Gwen. There's nothing like that profound silence that comes with an early morning snow. It's magical. Hugs on the wing!

Teagan R. Geneviene

1/12/2021 14:23:45

PS: I'm giving you a shout-out in my midweek post tomorrow. Cheers

Gwen M Plano

1/12/2021 15:20:09

Thanks so much, Teagan. 🤗

Jill Weatherholt link

1/13/2021 04:46:55

You captured the beauty and tranquilityof the first snow beautifully, Gwen. xo

Gwen M Plano

1/13/2021 10:47:01

Thank you, dear Jill. 🤗

mark bierman link

1/13/2021 06:56:18

Beautiful imagery!

Gwen M Plano

1/13/2021 10:47:17

Thank you so much, Mark!

Jacqui Murray link

1/13/2021 08:18:45

"Chaste"--not a word often heard yet it is a perfect fit. Lovely, Gwen.

Gwen M Plano

1/13/2021 10:48:09

Thank you, Jacqui. It worked well with this simple haiku. 😊

Miriam Hurdle link

1/14/2021 20:06:27

Beautiful Haiku as crispy as the image, Gwen! I love it!

Gwen M Plano

1/16/2021 11:23:16

Thank you, Miriam. Big hugs! 🤗

Jacquie Biggar link

1/16/2021 18:33:41

The sweet baby with the rosy cheeks is a perfect fit for your poem, Gwen <3

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