L Milton Hankins Poet Senryu

Paris At Christmas

Paris at Christmas
city of lights for a week
streets decorated

Eiffel Tower lit
like a Christmas tree aglow
tourists staring up 

shoppers bustling crowds
bells ring; children caroling 
joy is everywhere

rosy-cheeked Santas
wrapping presents with ribbon
in department stores

light sprinkle of snow
sleigh ride through the Tuileries 
wrapped tight in blankets 

Written December 5, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger December 6, 2022 at 11:01 PM Almost every city could claim this "shoppers bustling crowds bells ring; children caroling joy is everywhere"

I Am Anaya December 6, 2022 at 12:10 PM Feliz cumpleaños a ti! Blated, hope it was a nice one Milton. Paris must be on your mind, your many memories of Paris are joyous! L Milton Hankins December 6, 2022 at 12:22 PM Thank you so much, Anaya. Actually, it has been a long time since I was in Paris at Christmas, but I still do remember it as a very special experience.

Ilene Bauer December 6, 2022 at 9:30 AM you've painted a lovely scene, milton! when i traveled more, i used to love to be in a different city to see the holiday decorations at this time of year... L Milton Hankins December 6, 2022 at 10:49 AM I was surprised to learn the French exchange gifts on Epiphany, so Christmas day was a bustling shopping day in Paris. Thanks, Ilene. The Christmas customs around the world are quite interesting.

Tom Cunningham December 6, 2022 at 12:46 AM Sounds bliss Milton, reminds me of the time I went to Paris and went right to the top of the tower. I always like to stay at home over Christmas, I know some like to get away but to each his own. Tom L Milton Hankins December 6, 2022 at 8:26 AM This is reminiscent of when I was in Paris a number of years ago at Christmastime. Oh, yes, I agree, I'd rather stay at home for Christmas, but I was young, single, and adventurous back then.

Joanna Daniel December 5, 2022 at 11:23 PM Ah! I can picture this, very beautiful, Milt:) L Milton Hankins December 6, 2022 at 8:27 AM Thank you so much, Jo. If it rhymed I would send it to the contest, but, alas, it lent itself to the senryu, so I'll let it stand.