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Lonesome Holiday

a cold wind blowing a man tries to hug himself he's invited in he has a drink with some friends though his small shack is empty date:11/5/21 A Thanksgiving Tanka Poetry Contest Sponsor:L. Milton Hankins

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Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 11/15/2021 9:17:00 AM

Meru, Congratulations on your win! Quite a poignant Tanka, revealing both, hospitality and desolation. Blessings, Paulette

Meru Groen
Date: 11/17/2021 4:25:00 PM

Thank you, Paulette, I'm glad you liked the poem, I didn't know how it would be taken, your take on it seems to fit nicely, Meru.

Terry Miller

Date: 11/11/2021 7:43:00 AM

Congratulations on your win

Meru Groen
Date: 11/12/2021 10:21:00 AM

Thanks, Terry, I appreciate your comment.

Beata Agustin

Date: 11/11/2021 3:53:00 AM

Congrats! Thanks for this. God bless you.

Meru Groen
Date: 11/12/2021 10:22:00 AM

Thank you, Beata, your comment is very much appreciated, and God bless you.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/10/2021 5:57:00 PM

Great Tanka, Meru, love the sadness you convey... Hope you do have a good Thanksgiving with family or friends. Congratulations on your win.

Meru Groen
Date: 11/12/2021 10:24:00 AM

You are very astute, Eve, and thanks so much for the comment.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 11/10/2021 3:54:00 PM

Congratulations for your placement in my Thanksgiving tanka contest, Meru. Happy Thanksgiving!

Meru Groen
Date: 11/12/2021 10:27:00 AM

Thanks to you as well, Milton, I really appreciate your awesome contests.