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Holiday Guests

celebrating guests foreshadows slumber-less sleep ~ happens once a year

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Hilo Poet

Date: 12/3/2023 8:11:00 PM

Since my wife passed early on, I spend my brief vacays at their local casinos/tribal what have you, whilst they work. It faired differently with the girls knowing I won't sit in a knitting circle but the boys made their wives relay the deed, tho' profitable, hmm. Grant my stays were brief 3/4 days mostly. Thanks, Linda. Aloha, William

Hilo Poet
Date: 12/6/2023 12:18:00 PM

Exactly, --it's funny hearing my 47 y.o. boy in their kitchen as he's sneaking out the back going to work, "He's your dad?" "No way!" "Bye, Pops"--GONE! LOL...

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/6/2023 9:41:00 AM

I agree William. 3/4 days is all I want to stay, honestly. They have their lives and I have mine. :) Thanks my dear friend! :)

Christina Bowring

Date: 12/2/2023 9:56:00 AM

Loved this clever Senryu dear Linda and it made me smile. I’d rather be a guest as I’m not really that great at hosting. You are so good at these short poems. Well chosen crafted words. Enjoyed it. Hugs and smiles to you :):)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/2/2023 11:40:00 AM

Many thanks sweet Christina. Thank you for leaving such nice comments. I think I like brevity because of my past life as a technical writer, where brevity was prized and lauded. LOL Enjoy your weekend! hugs and smiles :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/27/2023 4:01:00 PM

Ha. A good one

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/27/2023 4:43:00 PM

Thanks Andrea :)

Valsa George

Date: 11/27/2023 5:31:00 AM

So true, Linda. When I expect guests, I cannot sleep peacefully as my mind will be preoccupied with thoughts of what I should cook for them. Great Senryu!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/27/2023 6:46:00 AM

I know! The hostess is typically stressed about food, in particular. I imagine your meals are spectacular! Thanks for commenting! :)

Paul Callus

Date: 11/27/2023 2:40:00 AM

Enjoyed your senryu, Linda. Over here we don't celebrate Thanksgiving like you do there; instead we reserve the same for when we celebrate Christmas. ~ Best regards // paul

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/27/2023 6:44:00 AM

Hi Paul. Nice to see you. It's definitely not a British holiday, but the poem is for any holiday where family and friends celebrate together, as you say. Thank you for your visit and kind comments. :)

Regina Elliott

Date: 11/26/2023 12:54:00 PM

Hi Linda, your outstanding poem reminds me of the 1960s-early 70's when my parents hosted large parties with lots of relatives and friends. After us siblings got into our teens my parents got older and less inclined to entertain. Thank you for triggering good memories. Have a blessed Sunday. ~

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/26/2023 1:51:00 PM

Hey Regina. I'm so glad to have brought good memories to you. :) Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me, and thank you for reading and commenting so kindly on my poem. :)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 11/26/2023 10:15:00 AM

Linda, I really think this is super! I remember having many days like that, Now I get to be the guest at everyone’s house, it’s so cool. Pangie

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/26/2023 11:59:00 AM

Thanks dear Pangie. Into, am guest more than hostess these days. It is rather nice, but I sometimes miss the chaos. LOL hugs my friend. :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/25/2023 2:45:00 PM

I can imagine. I hope you have caught up and are back feeling your rested best. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page with congratulations. Sara K

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/25/2023 4:00:00 PM

Thank you Sara. Always fun to have a houseful...but afterward, the rest is delightful. :)

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 11/21/2023 3:27:00 PM

I often ask my wife, "Do these people always stay up this late?" It seems like they never shut up. But I'm not sure I would want it any other way.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/21/2023 3:34:00 PM

It's funny - you enjoy it while they are there and then think, "I missed my 9:00pm bedtime!" Many thanks for the stop-by, Jerry, and comment! Happy Thanksgiving!:)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/21/2023 3:22:00 PM

you nailed it, Linda! Well done....have a lovely evening, Sara

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/21/2023 3:32:00 PM

Thank you dear Sara. A very blessed Thanksgiving to you and Bill. :)

Bill Baker

Date: 11/21/2023 2:04:00 PM

Happy Thanksgiving, Linda! Thanks for the kickoff of Thanksgiving week for us, my friend. I want to congratulate you for having three of your poems appear in Poetry Soup's latest Anthology! Yeah!!! Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/21/2023 3:00:00 PM

You are the sweetest man! Thank you Bill. I am honored. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Sara. All blessings your way for an unforgettable celebration! :)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/21/2023 12:00:00 PM

Double edged sword! Hope this year will be different! Enjoyed. Hope you have a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving! Blessings!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/21/2023 1:11:00 PM

It is indeed Sam. Happy Thanksgiving and blessings throughout the holidays. :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/21/2023 11:51:00 AM

I'll be dreaming about you, Alice. Nobody coming here. Happy Holidays!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/21/2023 1:10:00 PM

Nor here my friend. Niece is doing the cooking this year, except for the dressing and pecan pie - that's mine!! And she lives within walking distance., so I'll be at home. Meet you in our dreams! Happy Thanksgiving Daniel :)