What Christmas Stress - Haiku Chain

christmas tree
star on top
proud and bright

quiet night
gifts are wrapped
tucked away

paced myself
feet are up
life so good



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on December 11, 2018 for contest CHARLIEKU 3-3-3 sponsored by CHARLES MESSINA  -  RANKED 2ND
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Kendrick Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 4:13 PM
Awesome that you got to put your feet up..Great work for the contest. Congrats. Sara
Gauthier Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 7:50 PM
Thank you so much, Sara, for your much appreciated visit and comment.
Dietrich Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 12:44 PM
Yours here is one of my favorites on the list. Congrats for your win.
Gauthier Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 3:43 PM
Thanks, Andrea. Most appreciated.
Andresen Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 11:42 PM
- Congratulations on your win in the Charlieku, Line :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gauthier Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 7:49 AM
Thanks fro your much appreciated visit and comment, Sunshine.
Messina Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 8:33 PM
Beautiful, Line. Great imagery as I was able to picture you perfect resting with your feet up. Yes, Life is good and so is this poem. Congratulations on your placement in my contest. Wish you have a healthy and Happy New Year my friend. Charlie
Gauthier Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 11:18 PM
Thank you so much, Charles. Fun contest.
Kiser Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 7:06 PM
Yeah, now that's what I call a, de-stressor!
Gauthier Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 7:46 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, ML. Most appreciated.
Faulkner Avatar
December 12, 2018 at 1:17 PM
Oh, if only I could be as organised as you!
Gauthier Avatar
December 12, 2018 at 4:13 PM
LOL - the trick is to start mid-January. LOL
Awtry Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 10:38 PM
this is a FAVE for me! I may frame it and hang it so that all year I can aspire to such peace! 'Cause I am stressed :)
Gauthier Avatar
December 12, 2018 at 12:15 AM
LOL - dear PS, it is so difficult to learn to cut back. The sooner we learn the better...
Bangalee Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 10:09 PM
tree pours the blessings from the natural treasure of GOD /// beautiful haiku
Gauthier Avatar
December 12, 2018 at 12:15 AM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit, Mahtab.
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