Haiku 35

power outage -
we practice magic
lighting candles

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

June 18, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Looking for a haiku fix, found me a nice one. I hope you are keeping well dear poet. xomo

Jack Ellison

June 4, 2013 at 5:44 AM

Hello my good friend Timothy Hicks! Just a note to let you know I'm still alive and kicking. Just sold our house and totally engulfed in preparing for the move. Will be back as soon as we get to our new abode. Your Haiku about candles struck home with me. They create a warm cozy feeling! Talk at ya later... Jack

Timothy Hicks

June 4, 2013 at 10:55 PM

Good to know, Jack! I was wondering where you've been all this time! Hope you enjoy your new place... I've lived in the same house for thirteen years now (my family despises moving... lol).

Caleah Buil

June 3, 2013 at 9:08 AM

Haha cute Haiku! I liked this one. Candles I always thought are great! I used to love when the electricity came out. Would be so cozy. :)

Caleah Buil

June 12, 2013 at 9:03 AM

Haha! Puns are always genius. ;) It was considered and "adventure" for me when the power went out...I didn't get out much lol!

Timothy Hicks

June 3, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Way to look on the "bright" side of things... cheesy, I know... lol.

Michael Dom

June 2, 2013 at 4:38 AM

I like. I practice magic a lot.

Timothy Hicks

June 3, 2013 at 11:44 PM

I hope it's not voodoo or anything, but all in good fun... lol! Thanks for reading...

Richard D Seal

June 1, 2013 at 8:25 PM

You can't beat candle light, can you ladies? Now that is a kinda magic. Take care, Richard

Timothy Hicks

June 3, 2013 at 11:44 PM

Mhmm... lol.

Funom Makama

June 1, 2013 at 4:14 PM

woow! Cool..

Timothy Hicks

June 3, 2013 at 11:44 PM

Nice to see you Funom!

Andrea Dietrich

June 1, 2013 at 3:16 PM

this is so cool, and kind of tongue in cheek for me. Those who used candles only were not all that far back in history. But it sure seems that way.

Timothy Hicks

June 3, 2013 at 11:43 PM

You got that right, Andrea! Light bulbs are fairly recent considering our mindset on them... it seems people adjust to changes (in general) very quickly... odd.

Eileen Manassian

June 1, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Oh Timothy..due to the war in Lebanon, we had power cuts ALL THE TIME! The closest family times I remember is when we would have those candles burning and we would just bask in the glow and share what's on our hearts. There still are power cuts here, but the generators kick in! LOVELY haiku....You brought back the magic of memories for me! Hugs!

Timothy Hicks

June 3, 2013 at 11:42 PM

So happy to hear it! It rarely happens over here, but it definitely gives you a very different feeling and perspective on things... forcing people to step away from technological vices and step closer to those around you...

Nette Onclaud

June 1, 2013 at 11:56 AM

you surely tuned on the magical trick of a 'ku...power outage segueing into candles!... stunning!..:) huggs

Timothy Hicks

June 3, 2013 at 11:35 PM

... even your comments are poetic, Nette... ha ha, that's awesome!

Poet Tacito

June 1, 2013 at 7:33 AM

Ha! Now I want to see Neverending Story with the kid lighting up the little candle as he read the book, stuck in that room. Falcor! Great job, per usual. :)

Timothy Hicks

June 3, 2013 at 11:34 PM

Never heard of that book before, but now you make me curious!

Russell Sivey

June 1, 2013 at 6:08 AM

Yes, I remember the days when I was young when we used to do this(me and my friends!) We would do it even when there wasn't a power outage but mom would always get after us whenever we would do it(we could "burn the house down!") Although there's magic within the flame, we wouldn't really be practicing magic...it would just be a superficial fun way we would go about it! This is an awesome poem my friend! Such a delightful piece, quite the enlightening write this morning! Great Work!!

Timothy Hicks

June 3, 2013 at 11:34 PM

Aww, thanks Russell! Candles always seemed kind of exotic, but it's just the age we live in I believe.

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