In The Cold, Senryu

Annie Hintsala on Jan 15, 2012

Tags: blankets, cold, Haiku, heat for the homeless, homeless, senryu, shelters, winter

A Senryu is an haiku but instead of centering on nature it centers on the human condition. In the winter, I count my blessing that I have a roof over my head and heat for my family. So many people, even in this rich country, do not and spend many nights shivering.

Hands stiff and aching

Cold air blows into the cracks,

Not enough blankets.

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mphsglo on Jan 15, 2012
Sounds like my bedroom. lol
sanataryal on Jan 15, 2012
Annie , sounds awesome . And I read it twice . Enjoyed it . Keep posting more haikus .
Wrath Warbone on Jan 15, 2012
You captured the experience well. Thanks.
Socorro Lawas on Jan 15, 2012
sounds cold and weird but lovely to read.
Robert Heston on Jan 15, 2012
I’ve never heard of Senyru before. So I’ve learned something as well as enjoyed reading it. Thanks for the post.
Judy Sheldon on Jan 16, 2012
I am grateful for the heat, blankets, coat, gloves, scarf and whatever else keeps me warm. :-0
E B Wilkes on Jan 16, 2012
Haiku, “simple words, but speaks loud and clear! I like it!!
sk sharma on Jan 17, 2012
Ahh!! I am feeling cold now !

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