Dec
31

My Christmas New Year Holiday

25
Cold, bright Christmas day
dressed in gratitude for my
family and faith.

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26
Cold, clear winter day
and I’m quiet entreating
my voice to return.

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27
Saints versus Falcons
Monday night game threatened my
throat’s recovery.

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28
Sinuses clearing
throat pain abating nicely;
my strength’s returning.

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29
Mostly back to me
voice hollow cavernous like
the winter night’s wind.

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30
I woke this morning
fearful my throat un-mended
imagined big setbacks.

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31
I’m ready to shed
leaves of this long year; ready
for new year’s flowering.

© 2010 Shari Lynne Smothers

Haiku Vignettes of my Christmas holiday celebration, joyfully celebrated through minor pain and fatigue from fighting a sore throat and sinus infection.

Apr
23

Roger Rabbit takes Requests

December twenty-third
at the World mall
bedecked in celebration splendor
as kids approached Santa’s station.
Tiny translucent St. Roger?
is on the throne
greeting kids big and small.

I’m so excited it’s Christmas time!
Welcome girls and boys.
I’ll gladly take your letters,
all sticky with chocolate dreams
for magic gifts
and backyard swings.
Let’s talk about those toys!

Children brought their lists
to hand in with a grin.
First one then another
approached the translucent gent
despite the distraction
of his very long rabbit ears,
to impart last minute
gift requests only to get
treats that left them perplexed.

Roger was unaware of
the concern he seemed to be causing.
As he continued his happy banter
and handing out carrot sticks,
he bade each child a giddy
and very special holiday wish:
Merry Christmas kiddies!
You won’t see me soon!
But worry not, you’ll know I’m there
listen for my purple bassoon!

© 2010 Shari Lynne Smothers

This poem is for the napowrimo prompt #23, unlikely couples Visit the post to see the details of this prompt. It works even better in your head if you can hear Roger Rabbit’s lisp and inflection.

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