For the last three years, I've intentionally spent time writing and sharing a Haiku-A-Day for the month of December. The first two years I exchanged a daily Haiku privately with willing friends, mostly through text and email. Last year I wrote and shared each Haiku on my blog. Throughout this process, I've discovered that the practice of noticing and reflecting through writing a Haiku grounds me, provides with with a certain kind of peace, assists me with better practicing gratitude, and helps me better navigate this "hurry up" world. This year my goal is the same as last year: to pen and publish a daily Haiku on my blog throughout December.
Haiku-A-Day December Challenge #25:
Silent Night, Candlelight
Silent Night, Candlelight
As the daughter of a United Methodist Minister, I don't think that I have ever missed attending a Christmas Eve service. No matter what church I have attended, in United Methodist tradition we end with singing the carol "Silent Night" by candlelight. It is one of my favorite moments of the Christmas season.
Christmas Eve service/
always ends in candlelight./
Silent Night. Holy.
Your haiku reminded me of one of my favorite verses, which is my wish for you this next year: “ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14: 27.
ReplyDeleteI love the images accompanying your haiku.