45+ Writing Prompts for a Winter Haiku Poem (Seasons Series)
As the end of the year draws near, Winter is here. It commands that we spend less time outdoors and more time in our own homes surrounded by family, good books, and warmth. Hot chocolate and warm apple cider are commonplace as we reconnect with ourselves and our loved ones.
I’ve put together this page as a resource to help anyone wishing to write a haiku or poem about Winter. It contains ideas and imagery which I hope will inspire you.
This is part of a post series on writing seasonal haiku. Other seasons: Spring | Summer | Autumn
Winter Activities and Themes:
Making a snowman
Making a snow angel
Going ice skating
Walking on snow-covered ground
Making mulled wine
Going sledding
Baking sugar cookies
Drinking eggnog
Drinking hot chocolate
Working your way through crossword puzzles
Watching the snow fall
Going to a hockey game
Making soup from scratch
Decorating for Christmas (more Christmas haiku ideas here)
Reading a book by the fire
Staying in a cozy B&B
Decorate your mantel
Skiing
Wearing mittens
Wearing flannel pajamas
Wearing fuzzy slippers
Completing a jigsaw puzzle
Attending a holiday craft fair
Taking a family Christmas photo
Having a snowball fight
Listening to holiday music
Listening to carolers
Building a fort indoors
Building an igloo
Having an indoor picnic
Searching for animal tracks in the snow
Admiring the snow glittering under moonlight
Hosting a movie night with friends
Visiting a local museum
Organizing photos from the year
Baking pies, cakes, and cookies
Hosting a winter themed party
Scrapbooking
Hosting a game night
Planning for the next year
Volunteering with family
Making “ice cream” from snow
Enjoying a wintry scavenger hunt
Shoveling snow
Admiring icicles
Feelings and Atmosphere to Consider:
A time of introspection, to think of the passing year and look toward the next year
Spending extra time with family as more time is spent at home
Watching beautiful snow falling from the cozy warmth of your home
