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Illusku Illustrated Haiku Challenge 3 Poetry Contest
Sponsored JCB Brul   
11/7/25 1st Place

 

SNAPless, flight cancellations, dismissed voter’s cost of living concerns~make for an ungiving Thanksgiving—Poet

Illusku-SNAP

drowning ship flotsam
jetsam high cost of living =
leaden Thanksgiving
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Andrea Dietrich December 9, 2025 at 11:22 AM I really like the turkey pic you made. . but was it seen by the contest sponsor? Congrats on your win . Great ku

Paula Goldsmith December 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM Congratulations on your win. What fun/creative shapes you have here. Have a fun day with your win.............

Karen Jones December 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM Wow two for one! Spectacular! Congratulations!

Paige Hind November 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM Oh, my gosh, was I upset this month, lol. Thanks for the write I Am Anaya November 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM Feel better soon, Paige!

Daniel Henry Rodgers November 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM Dear Anaya, what a wonderful Illusku, and yes, the high cost of living does not seem to be subsiding. I always love seeing what new words and messages you have in your poetic mind. Autumn Blessings, Dear Anaya, Daniel I Am Anaya November 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM Daniel, I am embraced by your empathy, how a poet of your caliber chooses to reach out to me is a thanksgiving. I couldn’t help but think of those who won’t be preparing & sharing their favorite meal for loved ones this year. Dollars won’t stretch very far. They’ll SNAP. Acts like these sully us all. TyVm! ~Anaya

Anne-Lise Andresen November 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM - Great haiku, Anaya ... and a nice sailboat - Best wishes in the contest - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs I Am Anaya November 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM Ty Anne-Lise! Seasonal blessings~ xhugs back! Congrats on POTD!