senryu : friendsgiving

friends’ food gathering
turkey, pies, potatoes, greens

cheers to knowing you

senryu by M. Nakazato LaFreniere

Went to a friendsgiving today and am so stuffed that I am dragging — ready for a nap. So today, no pic, just a quick senryu.

The friendsgiving was awesome. Old friends caught up, new friends were made.  Chatting, eating and sharing; what’s not to love.  Loved the outdoor fireplace too because Arizona night is getting a little chilly in my short-sleeve cotton shirt at 68°F (20°C).

For those who may not know:  Friendsgiving is celebrated just before or right after Thanksgiving, or even occasionally right on Thanksgiving. My first one in

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senryu : my sister & I

my sister and I five and three, so little then wonder what we thought senryu by M. Nakazato LaFreniere My sister sounded like she didn’t have this photograph so I went searching through mom’s pictures […]

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Senryu : Doors

storming, seas rising light beckons beyond the door no humans allowed senryu by M. Nakazato LaFreniere   References: Weekend Mini-Challenge: Doors Imagined By Brendan MacOdrum imaginary garden with real toads

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Senryu : My Cat Pinkie

still sleepy, she purrs Pinkie likes to be petted — just not while napping senryu & photo by M. Nakazato LaFreniere References: Animal Senryu / Haiku / Tanka Challenge    

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A folk tale told in haiku

Just cuz you’re nice, doesn’t make you a fool: an old folktale
aka The Scorpion and The Tortoise (told in haiku)

river rushes by
scorpion asks for a ride
kindly tortoise nods

tap tap on the shell
“what are you doing up there?”
“trying to sting you”

shrugs, “it’s my nature”
“idiot” says the tortoise
diving down, “bye bye”

haiku by M. Nakazato LaFreniere

The scorpion stinging a friend on the river has various variants depending on the