moonrise
the giant catfish
puts up a fight

predawn calm...
the chug of an outboard
across the bay

arctic wind
pouring another shot
of calvados

first morning
pigeons above rooftops
stir the sunlight


i wish you all a happy new year!

another year...
the things the flowing water
leaves behind

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Chiyo-ni's haiku:

the passing year
irritating things
are also flowing water

christmas eve
in a leafless plum tree
a puffed-up robin


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whichever holiday you choose to celebrate, i wish you a happy one!

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elections...
magpies squabble
in a leafless maple