Hello, beautiful readers! Colleen Chesebro at #TankaTuesday shared the February 2026 Micro-Seasons Challenge earlier this month. I have shared my haikus using the micro-season phrases as well as a few of the others I've written this month.
February 4-8
icicles on trees
winter's trophy starts to crack
east wind melts the ice
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February 9-13
ten bush warblers
start singing in the mountains
peaceful orchestra
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February 14-18
opaque lake turns clear
bright fish emerge from the ice
a welcomed rainbow
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February 19-23
rain moistens the soil
seedlings begin to waken
winter's goodbye kiss
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February 24-28
seasonal dance starts
mists start to linger on lakes
fox comes out of den
Here are a few of the other haikus I wrote this month:
frozen drops of rain
crystallized leaves on palm trees
unexpected sights
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cotton candy sky
from pastels to vibrant hues
night's golden glory
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lighthouse in the dark
sanctuary among thieves
home away from home
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palm trees sway in breeze
small ripples caress calm lake
sweet serenity
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feet pitter patter
vibrant green grass tickles him
joyous burst of glee
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buzzing bumblebee
flits from flower to flower
sweet, delightful job
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chilled flowing waters
trapped just beneath the surface
awaits to break free
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farmland grapes talk
releasing secrets from past
drunken truths revealed
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a bird caws in tree
sun slowly rises in east
cat stretches front legs
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You’ve taken my breath away. These are truly amazing, Yvette. All of them. I honestly think your haiku muscle is well oiled. Thanks for the beauty of this post. This will be the last thing I read tonight. Blessings on your Sunday. Good night. Xo, Selma.
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you for such kind words, Selma! Writing a haiku each day is helping me hone the craft. I appreciate your visit. Sweet dreams! :-)
DeleteBeautiful haiku, Yvette. Every verse is perfection. Brava! 💖
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eugi! I appreciate your kind words. :-)
DeleteBeautiful Yvette:) I like how you took us right into spring! Xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise! I tried to stay in the season even though we don't really have a winter/spring here. Lol! I appreciate you visiting. :-)
DeleteYour haiku made me look forward even more to spring. And I especially like the haiku about grapes. What fun they have ha?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Imelda! I appreciate your visit! :-)
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