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Silent December Night

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Early December evening. From my office window, I watch the nighttime slowly arrive. I step outside marveling at the delicate blooms of crystal white with the conjuring of steel-gray clouds. The Christmas season comes as a promise and an open-gloved hand. snowflakes dance and fall silent night, a peaceful calm Christmas magic calls

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Paige Hind

Date: 12/8/2023 3:23:00 PM

So beautiful...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/8/2023 4:08:00 PM

thanks, kind Paige.

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 12/5/2023 5:03:00 PM

A lovely Haibun my friend. I love the message you send. Christmas is indeed a magical time.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/6/2023 4:54:00 AM

thanks for your visit, Jerry. You're right, there is something magical about a calm, peaceful December night. Wishing you a splendid day, Sara

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/5/2023 1:55:00 PM

I love the idea of Christmas coming the way you describe it,the image coimcides with this. My experienes and what I seein the world. is the opposite of yours.Meaning, the world gets more violent . Inhumane and godless by the second. People hide behind devices plus live in alternate worlds and fantasy lands.. the problem with that? We have nations with atomic bombs pointed our way and America going down, the toilet? With has no leader! Merry Chrstmas. Hopong things change. Pangie xx

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/5/2023 4:46:00 PM

thanks for your visit and for sharing your thoughts. I work on tuning out the worlds, focusing on nature and not the violent, inhumane world...but that's just me. Wishing you a blessed evening & Merry Christmas, hugs, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/5/2023 8:37:00 AM

The poem showcases such captivating imagery, skillfully composed and exuding a profound positivity that truly uplifts the spirit. It beautifully captures the enchanting essence of love that Christmas cultivates, embodied by your heart-shaped snowball, dear Sara. Your writing is truly enchanting.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/5/2023 4:47:00 PM

awwww, thank you, dearest Sotto, for your meaningful and encouraging words. I'm grateful you appreciated the imagery and how nature captivates the spirit of Christmas. I appreciate your visit and your kindness, have a blessed evening, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 12/5/2023 7:26:00 AM

How beautiful is this haibun, i plan on reading all your haibuns to oneday get inspired to write one. And this is absolutely stunning i love your subtle use of colours and descriptive language too. Especially “ crystal white with the conjuring of steel-gray cloud“ seamless alliterations too. “ a promise and an open-gloved hand.” so creative and soul stirring! Just love this… serene. Always it is my pleasure reading your heartfelt poems dear Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/5/2023 4:50:00 PM

thank you, dear Ink, for your visit and for your meaningful comments. I'm glad I've inspired you to try haibuns. You'll be great with the descriptive language. Want you to know how much I value you and your kind, respectful ways...such beauty and kindness you bring to poetry soup. Have a lovely evening, hugs Sara

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 12/5/2023 4:34:00 AM

The magic of the love that Christmas propagates is captured in your heart shaped snowball, dear Sara. Lovely write. SuZ

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/5/2023 5:00:00 AM

thank you SuZ for stopping by and for your delightful comments. I appreciate you...Have a lovely day, Sara