The first day of spring was marked by icy winds and storms in the UK. Power cuts, traffic accidents and a general standstill has been the norm here for the last few days; some areas worse- off than others.

the first gust of spring

meets with freezing resistance

A cold show of force-

deadly ice winds attack as

winter declares war on all

©Vivian Zems

(#Tanka)

Frank J. Tassone Haikai Challenge- first gust of spring