Haikai Challenge #117: Solstice

Tanka: Winter Solstice

The day is so short
Especially in the East
Too short to notice
Where the weather has turned cold
And spring is so far away.

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rothpoetry on December 14, 2019 at 9:55 pm
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Great poem. Sometimes we let the dark days get to us, but spring will be back again. I saw daffodils poking up in my flowerbed this week!!

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1. Stine Writing on December 14, 2019 at 10:12 pm
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  Oh, I hope they stay hidden! This warmer weather is just a teaser I’m sure!
  
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  1. rothpoetry on December 15, 2019 at 9:00 am
    
    I’ll take it whenever I can get it!
    
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areadingwriter on December 15, 2019 at 11:27 pm
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the play on length is so creative. short days and long wait for spring. 🙂

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Frank J. Tassone on December 16, 2019 at 6:24 pm
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #5: Christine Bialczak’s latest haiku for my current #haikai challenge!

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