I ordered a vintage bird ornament earlier this month. When I opened the package, I found this delightful little treat from the seller:
I offer some accompanying haiku:
I said to myself:
Self, what shall we write today?
Myself thought a bit.
Let’s not overthink…
we know we got this. Just write
something short and sweet.
That’s all for now, folks…you and yourselves have a sweet day.
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with thanks to Two Writing Teachers for the March Slice of Life Story Challenge
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Short and sweet does the trick!
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At the hospital after a knee replacement, a little laugh is the perfect thing… and I bet I might be sending someone to get butterscotch candy later on!
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It is fun here how you take the haiku form and use it like a note to one’s self in the form of a candy. Enjoy the vintage ornament, and candy!
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sweet, Fran, sweet! Love when sellers add personal touches to the purchase. Little kindness goes a long way!
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Haha I really liked the first verse!
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The perfect remedy- short and sweet!
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I cannot even begin to remember the last butterscotch candy….omgoodness….I will have to find one.
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What a thoughtful extra gift, it must have made your day. A very ‘sweet’ poem too.
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I love how the little treat from the seller sparked such a great little haiku!
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I haven’t had butterscotch candy in years. I am all for sort posts.
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The sweetest! I love those little butterscotch drops and the peppermints too! Have a lovely weekend, Fran!
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It’s that extra touch from a seller that makes such a difference. I’ll bet you will think of the butterscotch when you see the ornament a year from now. Short and sweet is the way to go – – you know the minimalist in me loves a haiku! This one brings humor and fun.
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So delightful and now I’m dying for one of those old-fashioned candies.
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My mouth is watering thinking of the taste. I need to give myself more permission to write short and sweet.
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What a sweet treat–the butterscotch and your slice! I just lamented to my husband that my slices are always too long! I need to work on short and sweet. Thanks for the great example of how to do that.
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Haha, that is short and sweet. I love the photo and the message to “Buttercup” So fun!
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Sweet! And so clever. Thank you!
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Short and sweet is always a treat. Love the photo of the message with the butterscotch candies. Love it and your poem!
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A vintage bird ornament? How nice to receive a joke on vintage paper, too. Ooh, butterscotch candies exactly like the ones here always make me think of my grandfather, who would always save some for me. I like how you used your vintage paper and joke as a prompt for your sweet haiku.
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