snow floated down every once in a while, but it was frail snow, like a memory fading into the distance
― haruki murakami
This is my first prompt for poetry | 101 | rehab since the WordPress Writing 101: Poetry course came to a close and I look forward to welcoming some new contributors!
My prompt this week is an attempt at a seasonal haiku. So, this week, express your feelings about the season, in haiku if it moves you, in some other way if not. What does this time of the year mean to you? Do you rejoice and hark the herald angels, do you eschew the commercial queue? Whatever your religion, your politics, your sensibilities, write a poem to describe what this time means to you.
Wrapped, packets with love
So late, the world turned
Paper cut
poetry| 101 | rehab | wrapping
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andy townend 
Hi Andy! I have written my first poem:http://yoursuccessinspirer.com/2015/12/21/the-bells-are-tolling/ Thanks.
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Thank you for contributing to Poetry 101 Rehab!
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It’s my pleasure, Andy. I am still trying to copy and place the badge on my site. It seems difficult to do.
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Let me know if you need any help?
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Thank you.
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great haiku! you captured one piece of the season. Looking forward to tackling this one. A great subject as always 🙂
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Thank you Melinda, not sure if I met all the haiku rules but hey…
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It’s still a great poem form not withstanding. Nice and compact. Something I struggle with.
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Thank you, although maybe I am just lazy.
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nah, you’re too prolific to be lazy.
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Excellent holiday haiku, Andy–I felt the sting of that paper cut. Wishing you a Blessed Christmas.
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I wish you all you wish for, and thank you!
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Most welcome.
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there is something so deeply satisfying about this little gem – in many ways … and I can’t find the right words to say exactly why – but I love it!
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Thank you, those words seem more than enough to me 🙂
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Nice to have Poetry Rehab 101 for Monday morning coffee.
Wrapping is a fantastic prompt! So much can be “wrapped” this time of the year.
Wishing you all the best of this special season, and may 2016 be a poem.
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Thank you and likewise ! 🙂
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Here is my take on this week’s prompt https://oudeis2005.wordpress.com/2015/12/22/poetry-rehab-101-candle/
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Thank you!
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A bit of frivol, this time: http://wp.me/p5BCD4-km Wrapping it up: “Getting Ready for the Holidays”
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Nice touch Lizl! Thank you for staying in Rehab’ happy holidays!
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I’m glad that you liked it, Andy. I wanted to mention that I like the twist to yours. The “so late” was a nice touch.
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Thank you Lizl!
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Here you go:
https://lazulitopia.wordpress.com/2015/12/22/whats-within-the-gift-wrapping/
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Nicely put 🙂 I wish you all you wish for at this time 🙂
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Thanks, Andy–and every GOOD thing is wished for you as well 🙂
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Here is my link to a poem I wrote a while ago but I think expresses my feelings well with regard to the season: https://noos2mee2.wordpress.com/2013/04/17/ghosts-of-christmas-past/
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Thank you for dropping in to Rehab! 🙂
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Hi! Great prompt as usual. I pray everyone is enjoying this season and looking forward to the new year! Here’s my contribution:
https://writersdream9.httpswordpress.com/2015/12/22/interior/
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Because I wasn’t able to join the Writing101: Poetry course, I am really glad that you came up with Poetry101 Rehab. Thank you! I hope you will like my response to the prompt! http://arealmessybeautifultwistedsunshine.com/2015/12/22/4164/
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Very apt! 🙂
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I am a twit at copy/pasting badges. So I don’t. I’m still learning photo stuff. I tried some photo stuff in one program and tried without success to get it into another program. Arg. They speak a language I have yet to interpret.
Anyway… I’m working on a new BeeBee… I add that link in a few…Maybe even a haiku too.
First things first; BeeBee: Homefield Advantage?
protected?
cloaked draped and hidden
encased enshrouded bound tight
muffled is my mask
©JP/dh
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I liked your traditional haiku. Interesting wording. 🙂
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The form is called an ‘Eflje’
You can find more about the form on my friend’s place here:
https://simplyelfje.wordpress.com/
Wording is everything 😉
So many traditions. Father Christmas, St. Nick. Santa… I think in Italy they believe it is an old lady called Befana who gives gifts.
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Thanks for the info. I had not seen this form before. 🙂
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Thank you!
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Here is my haiku… http://susanscreativewritingandpoetry.com/2015/12/22/jesus-birthing-near/
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Thank you for a heartfelt seasonal message Susan 🙂
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Thank you for hosting Poetry 101 Rehab.:)
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My pleasure, thank you for taking part Susan!
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I just realized that another of my poems (a trio of haiku) fits the theme, as far as gifts (and the wrapping thererof).
Exile Christmases: http://wp.me/p5BCD4-kY – different families have different customs, and sometimes family members are not in on the morphing of customs over the generations.
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I have written something for every rehab but I just haven’t had the time to post everything yet…
It’s weird how sometimes the days seem to be so much shorter than they really are, isn’t it? Someone knows that problem?
Anyways,… here’s my response to this rehab.
https://schattenengel.wordpress.com/2015/12/28/wrapped-up/
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I know that problem yes, your poem is very good…
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