A friend and author, Vivian Kirkfield viviankirkfield , creator of the “50 Precious Words” contest, inspired me to write a Haiku for children, age 12 and under. Finally, after three tries, I’ve composed an entry to my satisfaction. In the end, it was great fun, Vivian. Thank you. Many stories in 50 words will be posted today on Vivian’s blog.
WINTER RUNNING LATE
by Pamela Miller
Faces peering out
“Why is Jack Frost not about?”
Fog-free window panes
Smelled the weighted air
February never fair
New red sled hangs ‘round
Cloudy, down pouring
Loud, the old Grandpa snoring
Soft, hair white as snow
March teased with flurries
Then shouting, sledding, I burst
Now? It’s April first!
READ to KIDS 
I love the imagery, Pam. And so true, this year!
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So lyrical…and the visuals are incredible, Pamela…I love ‘Cloudy, down pouring
Loud, the old Grandpa snoring
Soft, hair white as snow’ the most! Thank you so much for joining in the fun!
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I love the ending. Waiting for snow and sledding is so hard. But to snow April 1st? Seems Mother Nature has a wicked, joking streak as well. Great job this your story!
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I feel like these characters, waiting for snow. Thanks for giving voice to my feelings and the great ending!
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Beautiful words and imagery. You never know with the snow. Love it, Pam!
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April does sound very late for the first hint of snow. Not that I’d know.
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Really paints a picture. Nice.
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Hi Pam, I almost missed your story. I love the first two lines, they drew me in immediately. Thanks for sharing!
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