Dec 2016
I.
The childhood lie
of a rotund Santa Claus
who delivers gifts
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II.
Smells from the kitchen
potpourri of vegetables
steam glued to windows
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III.
Muddle of colours
wrapping paper ripped open
revealing presents
The childhood lie
of a rotund Santa Claus
who delivers gifts
--------------------
II.
Smells from the kitchen
potpourri of vegetables
steam glued to windows
--------------------
III.
Muddle of colours
wrapping paper ripped open
revealing presents
Written: December 2016.
Explanation: A set of three haikus relating to the Christmas period - not meant to be taken seriously, and a deviation from my normal style of work. This follows a similar set of three (fairly samey) haikus written over the past four years - 'Yuletide Trilogy' (2012), 'Stocking Fillers' (2013), 'Christmas Triptych' (2014), and ‘Festive Trio’ (2015). All feedback welcome. A link to my Facebook writing page can be found on my HP home page.
NOTE: Many of my older pieces will be removed from HP at some point in the future.
Explanation: A set of three haikus relating to the Christmas period - not meant to be taken seriously, and a deviation from my normal style of work. This follows a similar set of three (fairly samey) haikus written over the past four years - 'Yuletide Trilogy' (2012), 'Stocking Fillers' (2013), 'Christmas Triptych' (2014), and ‘Festive Trio’ (2015). All feedback welcome. A link to my Facebook writing page can be found on my HP home page.
NOTE: Many of my older pieces will be removed from HP at some point in the future.
