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A few years ago I read
about Bob Raczka’s book SANTA CLAUSES on another writer’s Poetry Friday post
and had to buy a copy for myself. I was definitely not disappointed—this delightful book
gives young readers a peek into the hectic life of Santa and Mrs. Claus as they
prepare for Christmas. Beginning on December 1, each day is
chronicled with a haiku, and the separate poems combine to tell a bigger story
that ends on Christmas day. It is a wonderful concept and I look forward to
sharing the book with young poets this holiday season!
The idea of telling a
bigger story through multiple haiku poems is intriguing to me. Haiku is one of
my favorite types of poetry because it presents so many opportunities for the
creative mind to play. Its simplicity can be deceiving—some of the most
profound poetry I have come across has been written in haiku.
For Poetry Friday this
week I have written my own December haiku, just for fun:
Have a wonderful
weekend, and happy writing!
I am woefully inexperienced with haikus - I remember being required to write them in high school English classes and being so frustrated that I never attempted to create one again! Maybe, just maybe, I'll give the deceptively simple haiku another go this winter.
ReplyDeleteThey are lots of fun once you get started! Good luck!
DeleteNothing against your warm words, but I'm finding the cool Christmas greeting of your picture is what I'm welcoming on a hot December day! :) #othersideoftheworld #seasonsgreetings
ReplyDeleteA story told in haiku sounds lovely. I've written familiar fairytales into haiku, and that's a fun challenge to do.
Fairytales in haiku sound wonderful!
DeleteI love haiku. Its simplicity and playfulness gets down to the nitty gritty. Thanks for sharing this book.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julieanne!
DeleteWonderful. I'll look for that book. Sounds like a fun thing to read with my kids.
ReplyDeleteIt really is fabulous, Brenda!
DeleteHave heard of this book, but haven't seen it yet. Thanks for the reminder, and for your festive poem. Mmmmm, hot chocolate. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jama!
DeleteThanks for reminding me of Bob Raczka's book.
ReplyDeletedarksome ocean waves
tumble into raging foam
sand splattered rain drops
I've wanted to use the word darksome in a poem since I read it in a Luis Urrea book. Writing haiku is so much fun.
Lovely haiku, Joy! Thanks for sharing!
DeleteSo much goodness is packed into your small poem, Becky! Bob's book is a fabulous inspiration. =)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Bridget!
DeleteWe have a few flurries happening right now! Perfect weather for your haiku, Becky.
ReplyDeleteI am envious of your snow, Linda. Here in South Carolina snowflakes are rare. Stay warm!
DeleteWill have to look for Santa Clauses--thanks for sharing your warm haiku.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Buffy!
DeleteWarm winter wishes back to you. I had heard of this book but didn't get it when it came out. I am on my way to make sure I get a copy soon! Thanks for the review and the inviting Haiku.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! :-)
DeleteCool images. Images lead to poetry. Poetry leads to images! Great combinations from a sweet lady's blog.
ReplyDeleteCelebrate you and your fun loving ways.
Joan
Someday I'll write a Christmas Memory haiku-a-day in December!
ReplyDeleteI want to try this one day! It has been so long since I have written a haiku. Your poem is a wonderful example to follow!
ReplyDeleteNot sure if you first discovered Santa Clauses on TLD or another blog, Becky, but I had a very similar response! It's such a comforting book to read leading up to Christmas. Thanks for the warm winter wish... here's one coming backatcha!
ReplyDeleteAnd I thought Bob's crowning achievement was *Lemonade*! I'll go check this one out...thanks for the wishes!
ReplyDeleteLove the contrast between that steaming mug of coffee (or tea) and the snow! Thanks for sharing that lovely book too, will be sure to find it in our library.
ReplyDeleteWonderful :)
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