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National Poetry Month – Day 9: Obi

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 9 of National Poetry Month! I’m celebrating by writing a haiku each day in April, and I’d love for you to join me! Simply share your haiku in the comments. For each haiku you share, I’ll enter … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 7: Mad Man

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Today’s haiku is titled “Mad Man.” Sorry, not sorry if it’s offensive to anyone. But this is what has occupied my mind today. How can it be ignored? If you, too have been preoccupied by this potential horror, by words … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 6: Snail

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 6 of National Poetry Month! I’m celebrating by writing a haiku each day in April, and I’d love for you to join me! Simply share your haiku in the comments. For each haiku you share, I’ll enter … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 5: Easter

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 5 of National Poetry Month! I’m celebrating by writing a haiku each day in April, and I’d love for you to join me! Simply share your haiku in the comments. For each haiku you share, I’ll enter … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 4: Fingerprints

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 4 of National Poetry Month! (Barely! I’ve had grandkids here for Easter, so I’ve written my haiku and am posting close to the last minute!) I’m celebrating by writing a haiku each day in April, and I’d … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 3: April Showers

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 3 of National Poetry Month! I’m celebrating by writing a haiku each day in April, and I’d love for you to join me! Simply share your haiku in the comments. For each haiku you share, I’ll enter … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month – Day 1

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Jan Morrill

Happy National Poetry Month! (And Happy April Fools’ Day, too!) I’ll be celebrating the month by writing a haiku each day of April. I’d love for you to join me and share your haiku in the comments! For each haiku … Continue reading →

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End of a Chapter

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Jan Morrill

Have you ever read a book you couldn’t put down? A book with chapters you hated to end, yet you couldn’t wait to turn the page to the next chapter? In two days, with a final cross of a threshold … Continue reading →

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Golden Leaves

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Jan Morrill

Yesterday, I wrote a haiku with my father in mind. A tree in autumnGold leaves sashay in the breezeWinter harbinger I pass this majestic tree every day as I walk in a park near my home, and through each season, … Continue reading →

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Escaping the Doldrums

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Jan Morrill

I have to admit, weekends aren’t what they used to be. In the past, they were something to look forward to–outings with family or friends, movies, shopping . . . without a mask. But mostly, we looked forward to family … Continue reading →

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