the news is a cacophony of stress … more COVID variants, more positive tests, more deaths, talk of ICU triage guidelines, and the vaccine rollout slowing to a trickle. What can I say? What can I do?
deep snow
on the deck and
it’s still snowing
But who wants to read gloomy observations? Most of us are wanting to be soothed, to forget.
darning
blue mittens
the colour of spring
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Beautifully put.
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Thank you, Suzanne.
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The small things that save you. Today, the mittens. I come away from your writing today feeling better.
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Thanks Claudia … this is a long haul for all of us…great for all my sock mending too! 😉
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It’s so easy to get frustrated. Stitching of any kind always helps. (K)
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I do find hands on activities like sewing relaxing especially in the winter.
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Two lovely haiku for the moment. That is the best way to move forward right now. Appreciate the little little moments of everyday life and trust the health experts. Media want sensation all the time.
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Thanks Denis. Yes, the way some issues are presented in the media can be tiring.
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #9: Janice’s latest #haibun!
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i asked myself that same question: who wants to read gloomy observations?
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