Las Posadas Haiku

no space at the inn
for the man and pregnant wife -
fate had booked a cave


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Fall or Winter Haiku Contest
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16th November 2021
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Goldsmith Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 7:05 AM
Your "Las Posadas Haiku" in just 3 lines tells the story. Few words with much said. Have a Blessed Christmas.........................
Callus Avatar
December 29, 2021 at 2:24 PM
Thank you, Paula. Christmas was enjoyed with all the blessings it brings along with it. Best regards, my friend // paul
Romios Avatar
November 28, 2021 at 3:01 AM
Hope you win for youare a master of the This form. Besr.... Panagiota
Callus Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 1:41 AM
Thank you, Pangie. You are too generous. Take care and get better soon. ~ Regards // paul
Rodrigues Avatar
November 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM
Animals included in the nativity scene!
Callus Avatar
November 23, 2021 at 11:41 AM
Thank you for stopping by, Kim. Best regards // paul
Sands Avatar
November 23, 2021 at 8:08 AM
Well done Paul. I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving :)
Callus Avatar
November 23, 2021 at 11:43 AM
Thank you, Heidi. Here we do not celebrate Thanksgiving as such, but we reserve that to Christmas and end of year celebrations. Best regards // paul
Daniel Avatar
November 22, 2021 at 10:25 PM
A cave! Now that's an interesting perspective, Paul:) well done:)
Callus Avatar
November 23, 2021 at 11:49 AM
Thank you, Jo. Best regards // paul
Ball Avatar
November 22, 2021 at 5:19 AM
Nicely done Paul. God Bless, JB
Callus Avatar
November 23, 2021 at 11:49 AM
Thank you, Judy. Regards & Blessings // paul
Zahid Avatar
November 20, 2021 at 9:37 AM
They should prefer a room of their home. Make it a bit more cozy, may he invite a dear friend. And enjoy like their is no tomorrow... Haha... Great imagery Paul
Callus Avatar
November 23, 2021 at 11:50 AM
Glad you found it to your liking, Paghunda :) Thank you for a pleasant visit. Regards // paul
Allison Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 11:18 AM
Paul this is perfect for the Christmas theme, I am finally out of isolation but the tiredness is overwhelming but i have read fatigue is a well know side effect from the covid infection, hugs to all the family:-) Jan xx
Callus Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 6:33 AM
I read your comment a few days ago and it's only now that I am answering it! I distracted myself when I went aside for a sec to send a soupmail :) Thank you for stopping by. Regards to all. Hugs // paul
Horne Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 7:51 AM
what a beautiful and very suitable write for Winter, my friend
Callus Avatar
November 23, 2021 at 11:40 AM
Glad you found it to your liking, Jack. Best regards // paul
Horsman Avatar
November 17, 2021 at 10:27 PM
A signpost haiku love it. Yes it started there.
Roper Avatar
November 17, 2021 at 9:04 PM
Great imagery, Paul, had to googel Las Posadas. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve
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November 17, 2021 at 12:16 PM
Hello Paul, booked a cave a cave?! Interesting. Regards. Darlene
Callus Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 8:10 AM
Your cave a cave is a comment to save, Darlene :) Regards // paul
Skelly Avatar
November 17, 2021 at 2:38 AM
Very nice indeed Paul. Stay safe Delice
Callus Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 6:55 AM
Thank you, Delice. I'm doing fine....take care my friend. // paul
Cunningham Avatar
November 17, 2021 at 12:16 AM
You captured the nativity scene so well Paul. Good luck in the contest, hope your week is going well. Tom
Callus Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 6:54 AM
Glad you enjoyed it, Tom. I'm busy cleaning the yards and garden after the unusual floods we had yesterday. Best regards // paul
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