Poems from the Haiku Activity

Thank You:   
Anne ~ Christina ~ Steliana ~ Neena
Melissa ~ Pam ~ Diana ~ Paul

town square at Christmas - 
I slow down to admire
the fairy lights 
 
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Christmas pavlova -
the kiwi garnish on top
strawberries and cream
 
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Pohutukawa -
the lazy lapping of waves
on sandy shores
 
Anne Curran, New Zealand
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the midnight candles 
in the hands of altar boys 
eyes closed in prayers 
 
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a worn wrapped bible--
the old man's fingers pressing 
on the natal verse
 
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the shepherd lays more
hay onto the wooden crèche--
twinkling lights for stars
 
Christina Chin, Malaysia
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Christmas evening -
on the greeting card from him
marriage proposal
 
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Christmas market…
searching for the perfect gifts
for my family
 
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I’m dreaming of snow...
powder with extra sugar
the gingerbread house
 
Steliana Cristina Voicu, Romania
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winter chapel mass--
a sweet hymn drifts candle-soft
over our bowed heads

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new year’s early dawn
the church bells ring out in Kyiv
pray for peace on earth

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Christmas warmth inside--
melting the car window frost
a child’s small handprint

Neena Singh, India
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as advent unfolds...
wrapped around the Christmas tree
memories of you
 
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a Christmas angel
sleeping on the streets alone
falling flakes of snow 
 
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flickering fairy
lights, ghosts of Christmas past
on television
 
Melissa Dennison, UK
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morning's red blanket
under grey painted ceiling
dawn is approaching.
 
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bright golden faces
smile towards the eastern sky
sunflowers open
 
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owls are returning
morning moves slowly forward
sparrows are chirping
 
Pam Murray, Canada
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nothing in the breeze
prepares for winter's sparkle
pine cones under foot
 
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Grandma's recipe
fine memories returning
delicious again
 
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after these brisk winds
quiet sudden calm stillness
holidays approach
 
Diana Kwiatkowski Rubin, United States
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Advent calendar –
anticipation sparkles
in the children’s eyes 
 
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star of Bethlehem 
a humble manger awaits
the gift of true love
 
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silent night appeal -
an a cappella version
of carol singers
 
Paul Callus, Malta