Haiku #1


Thankful for home
Clear white droplets adorning
Sweet frosty kisses


This photo was taken at my home in New Hampshire over Thanksgiving break. I woke up to a beautifully thin layer of white over everything and had to take some pictures of the outdoors. This was one of my favorites.

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