thunder–
the new lambs press against
their mothers’ bellies

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Sue Stanford

Sue Stanford started writing haiku while living in Japan. In 1996-7 she was a heavily addicted member of the Shiki List where she encountered many wonderful and inspiring people. Sue's work has been quite widely published. Some examples can be found on The Heron's Nest, Bottle Rockets and Simply Haiku.

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  1. Dear Sue,

    A beautifully rendered haiku poem showing tenderness and love.

    Enjoyed reading it!

    warmly,
    kala

  2. Hi Sue – how wonderful to see this poem this morning. congratulations! i like the way you have evoked a sense of danger and security within your haiku.
    see you soon,
    Myron.

  3. I like the theme of security conveyed in this haiku. When nature is threatening, human nature is a refuge.Enjoyed.

  4. Dear sue: My favorite Haiku this year. I read it to my 10-year-old daughter who shared in my appreciation.

    Best,
    Jim

  5. jim, delightful your response/sharing.

    “out of the mouth of babes…”; i, too, can imagine her smile

    wintry night-
    warmth found
    in remembrance

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