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Tuesday, December 02, 2008

turning cold

an old man asks

what day it is

[Shiki Kukai, November 2008]

Gillena Cox said...: less and less the rains-
the first candle lit
on the Advent wreath; 5:06 AM
Magyar said...: Good one Bill, I relate! Self-centered, as I am, I shiver while I ask: "What day is this?"
_m; 3:32 PM
Devika Jyothi said...: Here it is Thursday...
there should be Wednesday still, i suppose...:)

But i understand the sentiments here, Bill...lease don't make us sad asking that...

wishes,
devika; 7:34 PM
jem said...: I like this. It makes me wonder why he needs to know and if the answer will help him or warm him in any way.; 4:56 AM
Bill said...: It's always a bit disturbing when an elderly person seems confused about a simple matter. Of course, I've been confused about simple matters as long as I can remember.

Gillena, magyar, devika (good to see you), and jem, I appreciate your responses.; 7:16 AM
Bill said...: Devika: Your blog won't let me leave a comment.; 7:21 AM
josh said...: I'm learning a lot about "openness"/ambiguity from your haiku, Bill. You are mastering the art of suggestion - leaving space to dream, if you will.

Aloha,

josh; 10:34 AM
polona said...: that's a good one, bill... and makes me feel the cold inmore than one way...; 11:33 AM
Bill said...: Thanks, Josh: "The craft so long to learn" as we both know. I hope to learn it some day.

polona, here's a hug to keep you warm.; 8:38 PM
Pat Paulk said...: Age can be a cold and cruel thing. One day that could be me.; 4:22 PM
Bill said...: So true, Pat.; 10:57 AM

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