I had such good intentions for writing a slice today. I started writing a post last night that had promise. I was sure I’d have time to work on it during lunch today. No such luck. Now I’m heading out to see George Takei’s Broadway show, ALLEGIANCE, at our local movie theater. I have been trying to keep up with Mary Lee Hahn‘s #haikuforhealing this month, so here are a few of my favorites from the past week.
blue jays perch in trees
ready to launch an attack
on sunflower seeds
bite-sized chocolate orbs
hide a surprise inside:
memories of you
loops of spun softness
slip off quicksilver needles
cozy hat blossoms
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Reading to the Core 
Your reward for writing is that fabulous performance! Enjoy it all, and of course I love your haiku, those “cozy hat blossoms”!
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I love the image of cozy hats blossoming from your quicksilver needles. Just beautiful! Kudos to you for participating in Mary Lee’s #haikuforhealing.
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Enjoying the “loops of spun softness” – such great images in your haikus.
Enjoy your evening!
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Have a fun evening out. Love the image – “loops of spun softness,” and the beautiful language in that phrase.
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Love the idea of using poetry – I need to do more of that. You have me wondering about your memories of chocolate — maybe a future slice to explore. Enjoy the show.
Clare
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I have been enjoying the daily exercise of creating and reading haiku. It’s a treat, a dessert! You have a talent for these small wonders.
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Lovely !
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Fun! In this crazy busy time of year, haikus are the perfect way to capture life.
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Are you making a cozy hat? I love how the moment we are in informs our haiku writing. I’m glad we are doing this together.
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I love the chocolate orbs and the memories. I want to see the hat.
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