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At this year's festival we are listening attentively to the carol 'What Child Is This'

DAY SEVEN

gift of baubles

to toddlers who visit -

their smiles

© gillena cox ; St James Trinidad

© Stella Pierides; Germany/UK

tucked in red and green

with no smile on his face

ours light the room

© Judith Gorgone; USA

as the yuletide dawns

He sings about running deer ~

yet leading the choir

© Pat Geyer; USA

Haiku and images remain the copyright of individual writers

The celebration is linked to the facebook event 'Gifts of Haiku For Baby Jesus'

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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31 December 2020
31 December 2019
31 December 2018

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At this year's festival we are listening attentively to the carol 'What Child Is This'

DAY SIX

the praises we laud

and thanksgiving for this son -

Jesus our gift

© gillena cox ; St James Trinidad

© Stella Pierides; Germany/UK

as He walks ahead

you happily follow Him...

a new day will dawn

© Pat Geyer; USA

heart to hand

such touch always braces

hand to heart

© magyar; USA 

Haiku and images remain the copyright of individual writers

The celebration is linked to the facebook event 'Gifts of Haiku For Baby Jesus'

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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30 December 2020
30 December 2019
30 December 2018

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At this year's festival we are listening attentively to the carol 'What Child Is This'

DAY FIVE

of sun and moon -

tonight's sky not so starry

yet His light is here

© gillena cox ; St James Trinidad

© Stella Pierides; Germany/UK

loving hearts enthrone

where ox and ass are feeding —

such a mean estate

© Pat Geyer; USA

Haiku and images remain the copyright of individual writers

The celebration is linked to the facebook event 'Gifts of Haiku For Baby Jesus'

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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29 December 2020
29 December 2019
29 December 2018

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At this year's festival we are listening attentively to the carol 'What Child Is This'

DAY FOUR

laid in the hay -

majestic and divine

Jesus the baby

© gillena cox ; St James Trinidad

© Stella Pierides; Germany/UK

this, this is the King...

quickly, quickly bring Him praise

the son of Mary

© Pat Geyer; USA

Haiku and images remain the copyright of individual writers

The celebration is linked to the facebook event 'Gifts of Haiku For Baby Jesus'

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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28 December 2020
28 December 2019
28 December 2018

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At this year's festival we are listening attentively to the carol 'What Child Is This'

DAY THREE

the shepherd's crook

curved into a watchful night

a flock safe

© gillena cox ; St James Trinidad

a medieval tune

sung with singers in green sleeves...

a Christmas folk song

© Pat Geyer; USA

© Stella Pierides; Germany/UK

Cattle and sheep sing

Our Savior’s first lullaby 

Wise men come seeking Him

© Michelle Angelini; USA

step into day three

to redeem our past years sins

tomorrow's value

© magyar; USA

Haiku and images remain the copyright of individual writers

The celebration is linked to the facebook event 'Gifts of Haiku For Baby Jesus'

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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27 December 2020
27 December 2019
27 December 2018

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over lunch 

second Covid Christmas -

talk of masks 

© gillena cox 2021

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sumie sunday 57

Sunday Standard 57

Sunday Lime 57

 Sunday LVII of the series '100 ways to haiku a mask 

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forever i will sing the goodness of the Lord

Psalm 89

What's there to smile about today? Thank God for the grace of poetry 

SUNDAY SMILES

smiley from Bing images

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At this year's festival we are listening attentively to the carol 'What Child Is This'

DAY TWO

the baby next door

his mother points to the sky -

look look a birdie

© gillena cox; St James Trinidad

dense fog …

crossing the Channel

the newborn’s cries

© Stella Pierides; Germany/UK

winter sunset

standing in the cold 

her hand warming mine

© Michael Baribeau; USA 

this is Christ the King...

the thought is still astounding

wrapped in swaddling clothes

© Pat Geyer; USA

Christmas Eve

high above the surfer 

the first star

©  Philmore Place; Minsk Belarus

Haiku and images remain the copyright of individual writers

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

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gift of pastelles

day before Christmas Eve -

i feel blessed

© gillena cox; St James Trinidad

#Pastelles  - a Trini traditional Christmas treat. 

stars

shaped by her hands

the taste of Christmas

© Stella Pierides; Germany/UK

on her lap he sleeps

the Babe, the Son of Mary...

angels greet with love

©  Pat Geyer; USA

jingle bells

and pinging gutters

Christmas Day rain

© Adelaide Shaw; USA

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Christmas Day 2020

Christmas Day 2019

Christmas Day 2018

At this year's festival we are listening attentively to the carol 'What Child Is This'

Haiku and images remain the copyright of individual writers

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Much🎄love

gillena

This post will be edited during the course of today to add Christmas haiku shares

The celebration is linked to the facebook event 'Gifts of Haiku For Baby Jesus'

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CHEERS 

SORREL 2021

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Haiku My Heart 

AND

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STORY NOOK

CHAPTER 5 

starry starry night -

choir of distant angels

sings 'Joy to the World'

Sitting there in that pretty space, Angela felt quite contented....

[At page 35 from 'The Naughty Angel '  by Gillena Cox]

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24 December 2018
24 December 2015
24 December 2011

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STORY NOOK

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HERE

twinkle of stars 

somewhere in a manger

a baby sleeps

[page 11 Anansi An Unusual Experience by Gillena Cox]

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 23 December 2018
23 December 2015
23 December 2014

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Poinsettia photo first posted HERE

a shuffle of days -

December comes waltzing in

with holiday cheer

© gillena cox 2021

 

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22 December 2019
22 December 2015
22 December 2019

BOOK NOOK

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CHAPTER 6 

a flower adorns -

the season of Christmas

poinsettia blooms

She was glowing a bright red...

[At page 17 &18 from 'Anansi and the Twelve Days of Christmas;' by Gillena Cox] 

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waiting in the queue -

he checks his mask securing

 the ear holding loop 

© gillena cox 2021

REVISIT

sumie sunday 56

Sunday Standard 56

Sunday Lime 56

Fourth Sunday of Advent 2020

 Sunday LVI of the series '100 ways to haiku a mask 

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Cry out with joy and gladness [Isaiah 12]

What's there to smile about today? Thank God for the grace of poetry 

Fourth Sunday of Advent today

SUNDAY SMILES

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The Sunday Muse 191

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the lawn grass is high

i hear you in the morning

calling day in

are you too busy these days

feathered of  lingering rains

Image prompt courtesy the Sunday Muse

choir of raindrops 

walls bare of skittering feet

bird songs hovering

are we playing hide and seek

where do i seek thee grackle

© gillena cox 2021

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Journey To Bethlehem drawn using felt markers in a tiny notebook 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches. 
 

A hamper i put together for my high school alumni Christmas Donation Event

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Friday Writings #7: Dear 2021

goodbyes

are never easy even

in December

vaccines

have placed us outside once more

pigeons cooing

Christmas lights blink

new friends old friends

dear ones

mail to

Dear 2021

waving

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STORY NOOK

CHAPTER 5 

starry starry night -

choir of distant angels

sings 'Joy to the World'

Sitting there in that pretty space, Angela felt quite contented....

[At page 35 from 'The Naughty Angel '  by Gillena Cox]

Buy  'The Naughty Angel '

HERE

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REVISIT

17 December 2020
17 December 2016
17 December 2017

ENJOY THE MUSIC

Link to Sweetest 100 Days of Christmas in T&T HERE HAPPY SEASON