Hi! It's summer here in Barcelona, but I'd love to enter this giveaway! This is my haiku poem about winter, I hope it's ok, it's really hard to write something using so few syllables!
Snow flakes
as white as white can be
but they warm my heart
Thank you!
Marta García
abilingualbabyblogmarta (a) gmail.com
http://www.abilingualbb.blogspot.com

Cold rain and a

new gust of wind...still, my

green heart smells summer

Crisp, cold morning air
What does the day hold for us?
Your warm hand in mine

boundless pure blue sky,
dappled sun light, earthy scents;
cold fingers entwine.

I love this - thanks for inspiring my newborn-sleep-deprived brain into some much needed creativity. It was minus 4.5 at our place the other night, freezing cold but the frost the next morning was worth it. Here's my attempt -

Frost lands on the trees
Resting, watching I must wait
to spring forth once more

Such fun!

Here's my entry...

Damp wind chills raw hands,
freezing everything but my heart
warmed bright by life's fire.

x

yellow pom pom blooms
crown silvery foliage
with sweet honey scent

beautiful giveaway and wonderful prize!
there goes mine...

please remember me
eating all these tangerines
winter dusk is come

blue and gentle skies
smiling down on naked boughs;
laughter turns to fog

Oh my goodness, you guys are good! x

What a lovely idea! Here's my poem.

The cold air wakes us.
Let’s wait a little longer.
Just one more cuddle.

steaming hot soup
hand knits on little bodies
that's my winter

sunlight dance on frost
words floating with a grey mist
fire crackling

Clementine sits stills
Frosted glass and windsung pines
Bear her thoughts away

Warm cup of Milo
Heating my frosty fingers
and soul with a sip

Thanks for the opportunity xx

Purple orange pink,
Winter dances the hula,
Rainbows in the sky

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What a bright & creative idea! Loved having to create something so unexpected! I'll let you wonder where my winter is..
catbb2001@yahoo.fr

Another great giveaway and enjoying challenging myself too, thanks!

Snuggled warm in bed
With my love and kids
Best start to cold days

Red cheeks in cold air,
snowflakes rest on eyelashes -
inside it is warm.

Thank you for the chance to win these beautiful bounty - it was a long time since my last haiku, I really enjoyed thinking about it again!

Fine

Snugly cold nights
Basking in winter sunshine
Frozen, quiet, calm.

What a challenge! I LOVE it!!!

Icy wind cuts through
Please warm up my frozen bones
Soft cozy jumper

This giveaway is breathtaking! Xx

Here's mine:

Long scarf under chin
Roly poly puffy coat
Cold nose, rosy cheeks

Love it!

He naps, house quiet.
Outside I sit in the sun.
Peaceful winter warmth.

Slow cooked, warmed bellies
Ruby red cheeks and noses
Indoor play, black tea

Snow falls silently.
We lie under the blanket
& awake refreshed.

I wrote this many, many years ago when I was still in high school. I remember it word for word over 20 years later -

Never ending sky
The winter sky is dreaming
Sky so clear and blue

There you have it !

grey skies, wild blue eyes
something for hands and for minds
breathe it in and smile.

A coastal walk,
Breaching, tail, a breeze,
What is it?

Frosty Fruit fingers
Scarlet red frozen nose
Stinging cherry lips

The cold air biting
Cheeks are tight and rosy red
Kiss the frost of dawn

Love this!

soft frost furs leaf bones
an old coat worn in places
the earth turns dawnward

my first haiku! my new favourite winter activity!

Finally the cold
A few months of sweet respite
From the scorching heat

Scarves around our necks,
Bracing this icy, cold wind.
Winter, we love you!

The waves crested white
as the wild wind blows
stinging crimson cheeks

quietly, softly,
without a sound as we sleep
wake up to wonder

{snow}

What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you for the chance :)

I've been reading your blog for a while now, but I've never commented. Never even written a haiku before either, but this seems like the perfect time to try, so here goes:

Grey cottonball sky -
soft blanket over my world
snugly I watch snow

I've been reading your blog for a while now, but I've never commented. Never even written a haiku before either, but this seems like the perfect time to try, so here goes:

Grey cottonball sky -
soft blanket over my world
snugly I watch snow

Kettle trumpets
Sencha, pu-erh, english breakfast, white
Chai for me, please.

What a nice giveaway; I love Seasoned!

Envelope my soul
In a wash of white beauty
Slowly melt away

Hot oatmeal breakfast,
Movie days and toddler hugs,
Winter I love thee..

rosy cheeks, fingers
bit with frost - still, I'm waiting
to catch the first flake

Hot soup warms the soul
Just as spring tries to break through,
Winter's frosted ground

Thanks for the opportunity... I just love the way soup warms from the inside out, don't you?
Jenny x

the sweet smell of cold
on a lover's quiet lips
keep us warm, winter

kw, ladies in navy

Rain falls on mountain ranges
Dark shadows cast across the forest
Secretive and majestic

Www.poppyfoxathome.com

What a tough choice you're going to have to make! So many lovely little poems. Here's mine:

each year: cold winter
but soon she'll be in my arms
a daughter to warm

Hi! I'm italian and maybe this game is to difficult for me but I love it! Please forgive my mistakes.

Foglia

Cadendo danzai,
domani sull'albero
nasce un fiore

Leaf

I fell dancing
because on my tree
a flower will born


Giulia

snowflakes swirl, blue sky
horse drawn carriage ride, central park
red hat, red heart, sings

What a lovely giveaway!


Winter is here
The sky is low and grey
Look, I see snow

-Samantha

in the middle of a (rainy) summer up here, but this made me think back to last winter when our new baby was born in January.
warm baby inside
big brother making snowmen
I'll start the cocoa

Thanks!
-Lily

Snowflakes on my nose
Hot chocolate in my hands
Perfect Harmony

Needledd at gmail dot com

while its summer here,
our winters are no joke.
chilly baby soon.

After the train:
the rails still softly sing
in the winter air.

I'm crossing my fingers! Such a cute idea to make writing a haiku the entry! Love it! Angelina xx (bonjourangelina@hotmail.com)

gentle frosty wind
candle flames flicker nearby
sweet hugs warm my soul

Thank you Jodi for hosting such a wonderful giveaway and a wonderful way to choose a winner!

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wind comes to the ground
the sky has disappeared
only the birds sigh
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jesilangdale (at) icloud (dot) com

Crystal encompassed branches
Reflecting the light of Moon
The sweetest lullaby

This is the most incredible give away I have ever seen. And I agree with Jesi above that haiku is a lovely way to choose a winner!!

No clouds in the sky
Even though we breath them out
Stars become brighter

xo

It’s lonely, the cold
Always teasing, never warm
I need to feel loved

popsicle toes
warmed by nocturnal hot water bottle
wool socks and love.

Ahhh...glorious! So cosy and lovely.

Trees lift silent arms
In salubrious praise
A peaceful season

xoxo
-jackie

narthex -at- hotmail -dot- com

Wrinkled hands crochet,
gifts for someone yet to be.
In a pile, they wait.

So much fun! And strange to write it here from Denmark, where summer has finally arrived. Here it goes:

Tall and dark forest
A bird echo from afar
Unheard forever

- Anna

Aging with winter;
unforgiving, and bitter;
haunts my shaking breath

Crisp, frosty morning
Snuggly cuddles warm my soul
Babies bundled near

Enchanting colours
awakening the people
breathing life and love

Crisp air - rosy cheeks - catching snowflakes in my hair ....some caught on eyelash.....
fireplace and heated face ..... woollen socks ................the smell of burned wood and ashes...in the air ....
Cloves and cinnamon - orange and mandarin - chestnuts .....from ovens in the huts
Yellow brown and reddish leaves - wet from rain - carpeting the path in front of me .

winter's deep quiet
the world cozily dormant
warmth comes from within

Forming in silence,
a gift of stellar beauty.
Falling so softly.

Live this, got the baby brai. Thinking creatively!

Wild wonderland
Snuggling with our new baby
Such beauty, So Free

I couldn't pick my favorite one, now the hard part is up to you!

Frail bleak bones brace
No whispering in the wind
Your clothes will grow back
-a contemplation of trees in winter

Winter's chilling kiss
makes your embrace twice as nice
build your own great fire
-on being in love

(nzkellyhunt@gmail.com)

sharp, brisk, refreshing
the beauty of fresh clean air
the world is sparkling

I'm SO EXCITED to share my haiku! Here it is:

Mini Cadbury
Like nascent hope nests sweetly
In your mighty beard

Please count me in; this giveaway is AWESOME.

Small toes wrapped in wool
and laughter by the fire
make warm memories

Jaime

The cold sits quiet,
while my hand is in yours,
my heart longs for summer

Theresa

P.S. LOVE THIS! Challenging everyone to tap into their creative mind!

This is such a wonderful idea, had to have a go, it's been awhile since I've written a poem! -

Wrap up warm
Nice outside, we play...Wild,
Inside we stay.

Thanks, Gemma (& Leo) x

He sees my scarf slip.
His fingers slip round my neck.
I flinch. "Get back Jack”.

Cheers, Annabelle
P.s. This was a lot of fun counting syllables on my fingers.

Golden yolk sunset,
My skyline defines you.
But where has your warmth gone?

All day long you'll squint at the gray sky.
When the wind blows you'll shiver like straw.

All night long,
Winter stares coldly,
As dreams and memories burn.

Snow in my windows
Wind blows and blows
Only your arms keep me warm

Snow crunches under
my boots walking on the path
bright green on pure white

The world is quiet,
Inside, heat stirs against cold
soon to spread outwards

Winter, slow and cold
wind trying to cut your soul
pine scent and you

the Winter walk
at dawn time - crisp
like shortbread


beautiful idea xx

The grey of the sky
Envelopes us completely
Rain holds you still now

blue bold wreckless day
turns to the quick evening sky
flowers under frost

Fire burning brightly
Fresh flannelette sheets on beds
Enveloping mist

Sleepy frost rises
Chiskens crow, children slumber
Morning sun heats my heart

I am always the first up in my family, I cant seem to turn my body clock off. I used to find it so frustrating not being able to sleep in with my husband and child but now I relish in that hour or so. I sit and watch the earth warm up from our kitchen window and I write in my journal, it is just me and my thoughts...

winter bare branch
'neath icy blanket waits
for the golden ray

In brisk air
He feels no winter chill
Busy baby boy

Under blankets, we
eat macaroni and cheese,
'til buttons ping off.

fresh, crisp he bites
persistently beautiful,
'til next time

In woolen trousers,
baby boy toddles the path
to feed cold chickens.

Warm beneath the quilt
Searching cries startle the night
Cold footsteps, breast, best.

ice seeking entry
into dusty yellow sun
i am folded

Cold fingers and nose,
mulled wine upon a flame,
smiles emerge in snow

Under knit blanket
Baby nursing, toddler snug
Storm subsiding, this is love

Hi, just commented as unknown, not too sure how this works, obviously! Williamsashleigh at gmail dot com. Haiku number 99. Thanks for the wee challenge! Unexpectedly fun!

crisp sky envelopes,
soft skin of new, cradled
my winter, now warm.

My daughter was born in winter so this is about holding her for the first time.
Thanks so much for putting up such an awesome comp! :)

Ooh, I would definitely like to give this a go and see what happens next. Here is my poem:

Winter, you come you go
Oh winter
How I love you so

A flicker of warmth
Hiding within winters stare
A glimmer of hope

"Cocoon me" he says,
my heart swells as I wrap him
safely in my love

Winter, winter
Must you be so sublime?
Rain, hail or shine.

Flannel PJ soft
Our early morning snuggle
Cold nose on my cheek

Crisp air. Azure sky
Gives way to dark inky blue.
Dancing embers warm.

Winter's chill is here
Fire burning, candlelight
Slow down - hibernate

The trees have no leaves
Mummy, how can I hide there?
Winter with my boy

Ashen sky fades dark
My neighbor Orion comes
Eating up cold stars

A rainbow grey sky
Warms our house & bare faces
Magical winter

Cool, crisp, frosty air
Her cold hand reaches for his
and in them find warmth

We forget each year
About each seasons passing
Each one so special

Great giveaway! it made me pause and think about winter even though it is summer here in Santa Fe.

Keeping hands busy
Silent stillness morning sun
Melting icicles

winter comes
its cold
bring a hat.

don't blink
and miss the time for dreaming
about something new

cozy up, my dear
savor its deliciousness
this white blanket here.

what a lovely giveaway, jodi.

Jodi,

can you enter more than once?
thanks. (this is fun)

slow, back with nature
as the day ebbs dusk darkens
now, time to reflect

In Arizona
Winter is King!
outside we go!

Crisp cold air like smoke
Unfurls from my lips, an eddy
of fire to the morn.

Summer breeze is soft
where I'm living up in the north
The winter blanket is cold

(Thank you Jodi, for this wonderful giveaway, love from Portugal!)

Hands holding hot tea
Toes toasting by the fire
A quiet moment

You have a tough job ahead of you Jodi. So many lovely poems. I won't enter as I've written for summer which we are immersed in right now and not winter as requested (typical me, misreading). Good luck to all.

finally summer
light and love are bountiful
my heart is happy

i am sure i haven't written a poem in the last 20 years, so thank you for the challenge.

hot water bottle
woolen socks, flannelette sheets
good book, early night

x

Smiles under the sheets
Sweet breaths into mummy's neck
Baby's first winter.

(j.m.hayes84@gmail.com)

Frosty winter morn'
Beautiful Millie was born
Winter is complete.

(tjmatthews70@hotmail.com)

damp washing hung over
condensed reflections of clouds
fleeing the sun

the Canuck cold front
will bring out skates, mitts, lip balm-
not for 5 months, phewf!

That lil' doosey is to pay homage to the Canadian winter!!

on chilled mountaintop
we live and sleep in the clouds
with twinkly dewdrop hair

snuggled in a heap
like a pile of kittens
warm bodies and hearts

knit socks warm cold toes
the fire crackles as we sit close
winter's rhythm joy.

Golden glowing fire
warms my feet, thaws my numb hands
joys of winters cold

Dew crisp morning glow,
mother nature dormant...cold,
solstice, wiff of hope.

she wraps her scarf round
he pulls on gloves and wool socks
my babies, warm love

it is cold
my summer freckles fading
until next summer

blue fingertips knead
winter anxieties, hope
flirts behind the fog

Eyes of winter
Profound comment in plain sight
The child weaves her story

Now we turn inward
Slowly, softly waiting still -
Life blooms underneath

Crick crack crick crick crack
Polar bear in the yard
Storytelling night

Our breath forms clouds
I hold you close and still
Your nose stays cold

Fire burning brightly
Cold Wind biting at the door
Clear Blue sky dreaming

Winter comes I know
Blow my breath in the cold air - like cigarette smoke

Winter, there you are
Our bodies huddled in tight
Calming through the night

I love winter most
as you warm my feet at night
sleep tight and sweet dreams

Come the haze of cold,
the white hills and breath in fog,
the summer slumbers.

Shallow depths freeze,
dark evenings stir my sleepy soul,
Warmth, return to me.

I love this challenge Jodi. x

Wrapped up warm, we breathe
In and out, our breath dances.
A wisp in cold air.

Icy moist breath in.
Heaven's brilliance, nature's bling -
Glazed with warm exhale.

Early cheer!
We watch you from our window
Braving winter's frost

Radiant dew drops
Cling to the delicate thread
of glistening web

I will go there soon
Florida in the winter
I will not be cold

Hi, can I enter more than once? Thanks! Beautiful prize! X

Not quite as beautiful as some other entries, but here's my first thought about winter:

Hands in coat pockets
A surprise found deep inside:
Last year's used tissues

Earthworm plump with rain
Sodden soil on trowel and boot
Prepare earth to sing

Freezing winter wind
howls against my windowpane,
cracking fire fights back.

Cold frosty mornings
Warm milk filled belly
Babe on my breast

A childhood jaunt
stinging youthful ruddy cheeks
chilled fingers and toes

Sun bright, tricks, teases
Cold air nips, stings and freezes
Great excuse for hats!

Am in love with the Australian winter - still seems so light and jaunty compared with the long, long winters back in Shetland x

Contemplation time,
Inwards I seek warmth and light.
Soup and cuddles heal.

The mellow clicking,
my fingers caressed by wool
socks on my needles.

blue hands roll winter
thoughts into baking trays, silence
to the stealth of time.

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I have spent the past 5 months travelling Southeast Asia, and have just signed a contract to stay on for another 2 years. Winter is my favourite season, so I'm sad to say goodbye to it for awhile. These are the things I will miss the most....

Wool coats, leather boots.
Rosy cheeks, frosted noses.
Day-long coffee dates.

X

Luisa stripped bare
winds lash at her last leaves
new spring birth dawns soon

I was actually in Japan when this giveaway came out, but now i'm home in Aus with sweet memories. I'll write this one about my front garden:

Russet maple leaf,
fades, falls to mudded gutter,
is it warm somewhere?

beautiful giveaway Jodi xo

Rainy Sunday lunch,
aromas fill our home,
treasured family time.

What a bunch of beautiful goodies!

www.twinsplusonemumma.com

Awaken crisp morning,
Cosy winter socks,
Midday warmth invites a chill,
Inside my coffee cup.

Very inspiring comp, thank you!
Sophia
sophia.steger@hotmail.com

hot tea hearty broths
clear skies scarves and time, more time
winter favorites

hi from (very hot) france - i miss winter :)

oh my name didn't show for the above comment (hot tea...), it's Annelies, annelieshollewand (@) gmail.com

Don't mind the crisp air
Let's tell stories by the fire
A cold to warm hearts

Grey expansive sky
Collars turn from callous cold
Hands catch, we walk on.

Thanks for the opportunity -- what a lovely giveaway, Jodi!

White fog hugs the earth,
A warm breath can now be seen
This is Winter's grace.

My first Haiku and doubt it will be my last - I really enjoyed thinking about this. Thankyou Jodi xx

an obscure vision
of the sun, Spring plays behind
the fogged Winter drapes

grey days with crisp air
warm my heart while hidden inside
cold air beats hot here

The earth is sleeping
under her blanket dreaming
returning of the light.

Snow drifts, turns, dances
Soft and silent we behold
Breath held in wonder

Stripped back to bare bough
Inward contemplation grows
promise of new blooms


This is a great idea Jodi!
rianz@exemail.com.au

Wrapped among layers
Hot soup for runny noses
The night comes early

Bundled baby
undresses under blue sky
gentle winter sun

Warm tea I hold dear,
Wild winter wattle blooming,
I embrace the quiet.




erinverinder@gmail.com

barren crunching ground,
ice beneath my feet so cold
crackling fire,ahh.

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look through the window
shorter day and longer night - miss you even more!

drip drop plip plop slip
winter cries her last farewell
spring is here again

-a

I have enjoyed reading all of these and thinking of my own. It's too hot and humid now to go outside, so I am dreaming of winter. Here's my haiku:

Winter Morning Chore

Shivering at dawn
Wool-mittened hands carry wood
Fire burns in the hearth.

In the Summer I
Long for the deep, crisp cool
Of pale Winter nights

Frost Under Foot,
The vineyard now bare,
How I long for yield

Silvery breath parts
cherry lips; cheeks flushed rose she
wades the crisp, cool air.

A chill in the air
I will nestle deeper still
Curl my toes so cold

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I made one with two many syllables I realized after I posted. Second attempt!

Newly covered white fields
a clean slate, fresh and pure,
winter cooly comes.