midwinter gray fades –
the blush of the evening sun
takes command of sky
prelude to solstice, subtle
shift – a lift in spirits
Pat R
12/15/19
For Frank Tassone’s Haikai Challenge
Midwinter
thoughts and entanglements
A collective of poems and photos. All photos taken by me unless stated otherwise.
thoughts and entanglements 
It’s getting close! (K)
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Yep, that it is:)
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ah! that hopeful ending is so refreshing!
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Thank you.
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Lovely haikai!
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2 very perceptive Winter haiku and a very connected image fore the poetry.
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Thanks Denis.
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #3: Pat R’s latest #tanka for my current #haikai challenge!
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Thanks for the reblog, Frank.
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Mornings are rising just a little earlier… or will be soon 🙂
After several grey days the sun has finally poked through – but it is still cold.
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This is very beautiful! ❤
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Thank you:)
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Lovely, picture too.
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Thank you.
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Welcome, dear.
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