Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-I saw you were the one who penned the recent septolet. I really liked it and wanted to check out your portfolio.
-I like this poem, as well, beginning with the very cold looking scene with a good poem to go with it.
-The first two lines connect very well. "Winter winds" makes you feel very cold and "whip snow into drifts" shows the force of those winds and what they can create.
-The satori line is very effective.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2015

Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hello starkat, Very good. In only 11 syllables, you've filled your poem with vivid imagery. Of special note:

whip snow into drifts

(and drifts into mountains of snow)

As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. LateBloomer

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2015

Thanks, LateBloomer. Glad you liked the imagery in this chilly haiku. Appreciate your comments. Contest was over a couple of days ago - didn't win but that's okay. Yes, drifts can grow quite large and the winds whip them into interesting shapes ... I like drifts that look like the tops of huge vanilla ice cream cones ... ;o) starkat

reply by LateBloomer on 13-Feb-2015

starkatat, I use to like all of that and feel the magical lure of snow, but not so much any more. However, your poem was lovely. LateBloomer

Comment from Walu Feral

Excellent

G'day Anon. I find it really hard to write a review on such a little piece, but from time to time one just leaps off the page and says so much, as this one does. Good luck in the contest. Cheers Fez

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2015

Comment from mfowler

Excellent

Very good imagery, particularly in the satori line where 'cold blankets' seems like the perfect ending.
The connected lines work very well, especially via the alliterations: winter winds whip. Good use of few words. Best of luck in the vote.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015

Thanks. Glad you liked the word choices, imagery, satori and alliterations. Appreciate your comments. Cheers ... ;)

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Yeah, cold blankets everything when there is that much snow on the ground, that's for sure. So does the snow sometimes it seems.

I enjoyed reading this chilly 3-5-3 offering from you. Best of luck to you in the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed this bit of chilliness. Appreciate your comments. Cheers ... ;o)

Comment from Charlene0513

Excellent

Good expression describing how perilous winter's can be.
winter winds whip-excellent alliteration used
Very nice flow capturing a lost breed of wildlife.
Charlene

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015

Thanks, Charlene. Glad you liked the flow and alliteration in this little bit of chilliness. Appreciate your comments. ..;)

Comment from PUPA

Excellent

Hi,
This is a very smooth flow of words for a haiku, with beautiful alliteration.
I love the expression 'cold blankets'. Very suitable picture.
Good luck.
Love
Pupa

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015

Thanks, Pupa - Glad you liked this bit of chilliness. Appreciate all your comments. Cheers .. ;)

Comment from skye

Excellent

winter winds
whip snow into drifts
cold blankets

Those old cold winds certainly pile up the drifts. I am always glad when spring comes.
Well done.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015

Thanks. Looking forwards to warm spring days and the end of cold winds and snowdrifts ... ;)

Comment from Mystic Angel 7777

Excellent

This meets the contest requirements nicely with a correct line and syllable count - seems to always be the biggest hurdle LOL. You deliver a delightful piece and the artwork certainly supports the message. I wish you all the best in the voting and thank you so much for sharing this with me.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Do appreciate all your comments.
Cheers ... ;:

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

gorgeous presentation of your poem, which is in excellent 3/5/3 syllable count
excellent use of abundant alliteration and assonance
vivid descriptive detail with strong sensory appeal and good imagery Brooke

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015

Thanks, Brooke, for your wonderful, detailed review on this bit of chilliness. So glad you enjoyed this 3-5-3.
Appreciate ALL your comments. Cheers ... ;)