Candles burn, in winter darkness, a miracle of light. The ancient hatred is rising again. Six million and more, but we survive. We clink our glasses lightly, saying not, “Cheers,” but “L’chaim.”
twilight comes early
shadows blanket ground and trees—
light glows in windows
De, aka Whimsy Gizmo, has asked us to write a quadrille using some form of the word cheer for dVerse. I’m also linking to Frank’s Haikai Challenge to write a poem that alludes to Advent or Hanukkah.
I know I wrote about Hanukkah yesterday, and there will probably be more—but you know, it lasts for eight nights. Tonight will be the third night of Hanukkah. 🙂
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
Beautiful haibun.
Thank you very much!
To life!
Beautiful.
Thank you, De! (It’s possible I may also have started singing the song from Fiddler at the table, too.) 🙂
A powerful haibun Merril.
Thank you, Janice.
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Thank you, Frank!
My pleasure, Merril 😇!!!
lovely
Thank you very much!
you are welcome 🙂
Wonderful, of course
And – hey…you can for 9 days in a row and we’re good with that 🙂
Aww–thank you, Dale! ❤
❤ Merril
A fine seasonal piece – and another quadrille to this “cheerful” prompt coloured by sadness and loss. To life indeed.
Thank you, Peter. Yes definitely “to life!”
Wonderful, Merril!
Thank you so much, Jill!
Look at all the cool menorahs! Nice combo haibun and quadrille Merril… Happy Hanukkah! 🙂
Thank you, Rob!
You can tell I like menorahs. 🙂
So chilling when hatred rises… I hope the light can penetrate darkness.
Yes, I do, too.
“The ancient hatred is rising again.” I feel this, as well, and I am so discouraged. I had thought we were beyond this.
Thank you. It is scary and discouraging, but still we light candles and search for the light.
Happy Hanukkah! Beautiful haibun especially the glowing lights in the window.
Thank you very much, Frank!
Happy Hanukkah – Keep searching – as will I.
❤
The image made me smile. Chag sameach.
Thank you, Frank.
Very powerful
Thank you, Derrick.
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