As the day wakes up
Darkness lingers in the world
Morning has arrived
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The smell of ground beans
Wafting into my senses
Coffee pot gurgles
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Haiku – Happy Thanksgiving
Let’s give thanks today
Celebrate with those we love
And count our blessings
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In keeping with the day, here are a few things that might help set the mood or at least help you slip into slumber after that big Thanksgiving meal.
First: Yours truly appeared on this podcast with a small dramatic reading of my short story “A Zombie Thanksgiving.” Swing over to zombiesatemypodcast, put your feet up, loosen that tight belt from the all the food you ate, and just zone out.
Second: If you feel like reading, something to stimulate the mind as you let that food digest. You can grab a copy of my short story “A Zombie Thanksgiving” for 99 cents. That’s less than a turkey leg so it isn’t too bad a deal.
A short story about a woman who risks life and limb in a Zombie Apocalypse in order to keep the Thanksgiving tradition alive.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MS9NO40
That’s my shameless plugs for the day. I hope your day is great and that you have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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Haiku – Habit
Squirrel gathers nuts
Store them away for winter
Fall almost complete
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Haiku – The Pot is Empty
Cold morning, hot coffee
Caffeine fueling my blood stream
Pumping through my veins
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It’s cold out there folks – hang in there Buffalo and the surrounding areas. How about a tropical picture that I found on the web to warm us all up?
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Haiku – Stormy Cool
Cold damp misty day
Soft leaves of color scattered
In the gentle breeze
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For more prompts like “Cold” go here: http://haikuhorizons.wordpress.com/
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Haiku – Autumn Morning Wakes to Cold
Covered in orange
Cherry tree alive in flames
Like the rising sun
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Haiku – Cold Day at the Park
Blustery, frozen
Hands and face like tomatoes
A winter like day
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My son wanted to feed the ducks at the park, so I had promised him we would. So, so, so, cold out there. Would have been nice if it was warmer, but we enjoyed ourselves before retreating inside for some Starbucks coffee (I had the coffee, not my two-year old – just wanted to clear that up).
Are you ready for the winter? Not sure I am, but it is coming whether I like it or not.
How about a nice sunny song to keep us all feeling grand and warm today.
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Haiku – Salute
Honor the fallen
Give thanks to those who still serve
Brave men and women
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No matter what your feelings may be about the current wars we have faced, we still need to honor those who have fought hard and died while serving America. Today, put your personal feelings aside, because when you look into the face of war the people fighting it are sons and daughters. They have families who love and care for them just as we love our own families. Let’s not forget that on Veteran’s Day.
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Haiku – Eyes Filled with Wonder
At the window pane
My son looks into the sky
Full moon amazement
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For more prompts like “Full” go here: http://haikuhorizons.wordpress.com/
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Haiku – Autumn Feast
Filled with fall’s beauty
The trees are full of color
Red, greens, and yellows
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For more prompts like “Full” go here: http://haikuhorizons.wordpress.com/
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Haiku – Through My Kitchen Window
Deck covered in leaves
Colors of yellow and green
Scattered on the wood
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Haiku – Dawn
Morning light reveals
Blue skies, and a warm red sun
No clouds to be seen
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For more prompts like “Dawn” go here: haikuhorizons.wordpress.com
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Haiku – The “Old Man Winter Returns” Run
Back to the cold gear
Long sleeves, gloves, warm hat, thick shorts
It’s that time again
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I can’t believe how cold it was running this morning – even with the sun up. I guess the cooler days are now upon us. I won’t miss the extreme heat, but I hope this is only a brief cool down. I already miss the warm days. Good walk/run today, and it is weird that I am starting to enjoy the walk breaks almost as much as the running. Guess I’m just getting old.
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Haiku – Scary and Dense
White fog hanging low
Tendrils of ectoplasm
Draped over the land
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In keeping with the spirit of Halloween. I thought I would post a song I always make sure to give at least one spin to in October. Enjoy.
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Haiku – The “Too Hot” Run
Warm October Day
Crunching on the late fall leaves
Halloween is close
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I was listening to music while I ran today, and King Diamond kept coming on. I thought I would post a song from them to set the Halloween mood. Listen, and enjoy – with the lights on of course.
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