12 Haikus of Thanksgiving

From My Hometown Poem Series

1.
Eleven degrees
Ice is forming on the pond
I’m grateful for air

2.
The sky is so blue
A chill on the horizon
I give thanks for clouds

3.
Some people tell me
I am too optimistic
And scoff at my hope

4.
They laugh at my faith
Pointing at chaos and greed
Evil all around

5.
I know they are right
Some days we live in shadow
Shrouded in darkness

6.
Some days I shed tears
And I spiral like a bird
Caught in a current

7.
But I’ve seen a bird
Stretch its wings against the wind
And turn in mid-flight

8.
I have seen it dip
Change course and soar once again
Through wind, cold and snow

9.
Eleven degrees
Does not stop me from walking
One step at a time

10.
Is it optimism
To adapt to the seasons
Or pragmatism

11.
It doesn’t matter
I draw hope from the cycle
From signs of movement

12.
The sun still rises
And the clouds hold up the sky
So I am thankful

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Author’s Note:

On this Thanksgiving weekend, I want to express my gratitude to each of you for your ongoing interest in my work. It has been so rewarding to share my poetry and receive feedback from readers. Please know I welcome your comments and reactions. Sending you happy holiday wishes.

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