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Holiday Guests

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

Copyright © Linda Alice Fowler | Year Posted 2023

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William Kelii Kekaula

December 3, 2023 at 8:11 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

William Kelii Kekaula

December 6, 2023 at 12:18 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

December 6, 2023 at 9:41 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

December 2, 2023 at 9:56 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

December 2, 2023 at 11:40 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

November 27, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Ha. A good one

Linda Alice Fowler

November 27, 2023 at 4:43 PM

Thanks Andrea :)

November 27, 2023 at 5:31 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

November 27, 2023 at 6:46 AM

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

November 27, 2023 at 2:40 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

November 27, 2023 at 6:44 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. :)

November 26, 2023 at 12:54 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

November 26, 2023 at 1:51 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

November 26, 2023 at 10:15 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

November 26, 2023 at 11:59 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. :)

November 25, 2023 at 2:45 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

November 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM

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

Jerry Brotherton

November 21, 2023 at 3:27 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

November 21, 2023 at 3:34 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!:)

November 21, 2023 at 2:04 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

November 21, 2023 at 3:00 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! :)

November 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM

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

Linda Alice Fowler

November 21, 2023 at 1:11 PM

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

November 21, 2023 at 11:51 AM

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

Linda Alice Fowler

November 21, 2023 at 1:10 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 :)

Suzanne Delaney

November 21, 2023 at 9:55 AM

Mixed Blessings…..enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving. SuZ

Linda Alice Fowler

November 21, 2023 at 1:08 PM

Yes'em, they are. :))

November 21, 2023 at 7:59 AM

Yup! Enjoy - Happy Thanksgiving!

Linda Alice Fowler

November 21, 2023 at 1:08 PM

Happy Thanksgiving Kim. :)

November 21, 2023 at 7:21 AM

And you love it LO!! Haha…..Debx

November 21, 2023 at 4:37 PM

Oh no l thought from your poem you were! Is that a good thing? It would be for me….not big on entertaining!! Ha….Enjoy your Thanksgiving L.O! Debx

Linda Alice Fowler

November 21, 2023 at 1:08 PM

No one visiting me :). Someone else doing the cooking! LOL

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