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It seems that what we long for most in this season of darkness and silence,
this season of dormancy and cold,
is a glimmer of hope.
We hunger for meaning in our lives,
for the warmth of another’s loving touch,
for something to believe in with open waiting hearts.
Sometimes that glimmer comes in the unexpected catch in the throat at the sight of a winter sunset
or in the look of joy on a child’s face,
in a half remembered dream that fills us with ecstasy,
or it comes when we take to heart the outrageous idea that we can find a way to love one another –
in spite of different cultures, languages, divergent philosophies and beliefs.
I created this haiga and sent it as a Christmas card to all my family and friends this year
I am posting it for all of you,
the friends I have come to know across the world
through your words, your poetry and your warm and wonderful comments on my writing.
In this season of anticipation,
may each and every one of you experience the peace
that can come with an open heart filled with hope.
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For Recuerda Mi Corazon – haiku my heart
For Haiku Heights – gifts
For Poets United – Pantry
For Carpe Diem – celestial
wabi sabi ~~~ poems and images 
A truly beautiful message of peace and love, Wabi. May you have a peaceful and joyous Christmas, filled with love and good cheer! 🙂
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This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us all, and for these ripples of joyful song going out into the world!
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Bless both the silence and the doves. Most especially, bless you for sharing this gem with us. Merry Christmas!
Seas, Farmers, and Canals
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Thank you for this generous, loving offering. Blessings to you, to all beings everywhere.
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This is so very powerful! It strikes home.
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Have a nice Saturday;
Happy Holidays;
Please stop by my blog Dec 25th – Jan 5th for ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas, 6th year celebration
much love…
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This is such a lovely post…
wishing you the very merriest holiday good wishes!
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Awesome; there’s such a level of truth to this post, especially what you wrote at the beginning about looking for a glimmer of hope in this bleak time of year. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you!
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Beautiful..
RS
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that is simply beautiful. A lovely simplicity against the hurry of the season.
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A truly beautiful expression of good wishes.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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A beautiful greeting. I feel warmed by the visit. Thank you.
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Your message is so touching,as if coming straight from your heart. Superb. Wish you a merry Christmas.
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Such a lovely potpourri of takes all in one go. A brilliant call Wabi!
Hank
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I do agree that at this dark season we all are looking for hope & meaning as well. Once the darkest day is behind us, it feels good to every day welcome a little more light!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
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deeply touched…wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year… 🙂
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I’m so happy to be receiving this haiga from you. I think this poem goes beyond the darkness and gloom that winter brings in its wake. It’s a poem that can dispel the winter in our hearts and lives with the strength of its warmth.
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It was worth coming back for a second read, my friend. Thank you for these words of grace to send me on my way to Mexico! Merry Christmas!
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Have a wonderful time in Mexico! Merry Christmas . Write lots of poetry … Or not! Enjoy!
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Wow! Wonderfully done Wabi … thank you for your nice words and wishes. Namaste.
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Wabi,
Thank you so much for your well considered words and for this kind gesture at this time of the year. So much in your wonderful words…
Best wishes to you at this festive season, Eileen
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A truly beautiful message wrapped in so many of our thoughts!
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Beautiful! Birds and winter some how go together.
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Beautiful and creative work ~ thanks so much and wishing you peace, love and good health ~ carol, xxx
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How beautiful, thank you.
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Thank you…awesome take on the prompts.
Peace. And Christmas blessings now and in the year to come.
Siggi
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Very nice poem. I like the snow on the red twig also. Happy new year, Wabi.
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