Holidays and Hibernation - Senryu-Haiku Poem Collection
Background
This combination of Haiku and Senryu is about how someone, who hibernates alone during the holidays now, reminisces about the warm family memories of childhood.
Haiku-Senryu
Jingly Christmas bell
Santa sang and stockings hung
Presents, fairy tales
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Chaste and clean white snow
Serene view from our window
Wind chills below ten
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Cake in the oven
Mama’s famous roast chicken
Sister’s yummy pie
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Pleasant mild sunshine
Golden rays on the dry porch
Cold breeze settling in
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Family skit on stage
Fire burning warm and bright
The actors sizzle
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All but memories
Of a merry yesteryear
The night falls heavy
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Fire to candles
Pure snow to nerve-wrecking chill
Cold food on a plate
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Questions & Answers
© 2011 Rinita Sen
Comments
AUTHORHey, thanks for coming back to read again, Verlie. The dog had to make way for these twinkly lights because the Hubpages editors deemed the earlier images to be too small. Well, that's life, I guess. Old belongings are kissed goodbye, and fresh ones take their place. Thanks again for reading these in a new light.
Beauty! All. But the last two touched my heart. I love this form of poetry, you have captured the essence of the Christmas season perfectly. Food, family gathering, cold weather chills, and the irony that for some it is sad. I see I commented six years ago, where is that dog?
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Thanks a lot Sueswan.
Beautiful!
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Thanks a lot Verita. Glad you enjoyed.
Beautifully written. I loved it all, Senoritaa.
Simply beautiful. Up and away!
Best Wishes, Verita
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Thank you raci. Wish you a very happy new year!
beautiful scenario...
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Thanks a ton Eddy. :)
Brilliant Senoritaa !!!
Take care
Eddy.
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Thanks a million Audrey for your visit and your comment.
Beautiful..I loved them all, my favorite, The night falls heavy..Thank you..
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Thank you snakeslane. Glad you have such warm memories. :)
I can so relate...Love the image of sun on the dry porch, and photo of dog lying in a pool of sun on the porch, both lovely warm images for this cold damp winter day. Actually all the haiku images were wonderfully warming, except for cold food on a plate. Regards, snakeslane
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Thanks a lot Vinaya. Oh the Himalaya peaks from your window! What a gorgeous view!
I loved your haikus but the first one is my favorite. I can see snow capped Himalayas from my window, when the day is clear.
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Thanks a bunch Frank for your sincere comment. :)
Senoritaa this little collection is perfect loved them all!!! :)
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Thank you doublereal.
nice photo i like them
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