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2023 Is Like First Snow– A Haiga

you regale me pomp
after lulling me all night
good morning, snowfall

© selmamartin.com

Japanese print– Image by WikimediaImages from Pixabay 
Retouched on Canva by Author

Haiga: where photo and haiku meet.

Akemashite Omedetto Gozaimasu: Happy New Year *bowing*


You haven’t seen this one before— this new day, this new year— and neither have I.
How lucky for us to be here to welcome yet another year. And so, as we stand at the
start line, forward-looking, I want to wish you a Spectacularly Happy New Year.

photo of the author
Selma: wishing you a Happy New Year

Thanks for visiting. May blessings abound–

Aside:

In the Japanese language, the first sunrise of the year is Hatsuhinode
The first snow of the year is called Hatsuyuki
Now you know… *wink*

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  1. Meelosmom

    I love the metaphor! Happy New Year, Selma! ♥️🙏🌹🌺

    1. Anonymous

      Happy New Year to you, sweet Barbara. So glad you’re in my life. May all come together for you again this year. Perhaps I could be brave and send a couple poems to Masticadores for publication this year? Would you have me?
      Happy New Year.

    2. Selma Martin

      That anonymous responder is me, Selma 🤦🏻‍♀️ don’t know what happened. Thanks, Barbara. Xoxo HNY

  2. Sadje

    Love your photo. A very happy new year to you

    1. Selma Martin

      A most marvelous New Year to you. Sweet lady. May all your hopes materialize for you.

      1. Sadje

        Thanks Selma 🌺💕

  3. GraceoftheSun

    Happy New Year, Selma. Wonderful piece and photo.💕

    1. Selma Martin

      Aww, Grace, Amiga. Thanks. Happy New Year to you. My dearest. Stay sweet. Xoxo

  4. Laura Bloomsbury

    Blessing to you Selma – your photo speaks as elegantly as the haiku

    1. Selma Martin

      Laura, thanks sincerely and to you too. Happy New Year. I bless you. Xoxo

  5. Ellie Thompson

    Beautiful photo of you, Selma. Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year. May 2023 bring you all good things. Xx 💝✨💕

    1. Selma Martin

      May this be your year, Ellie, my sweet. In fact, I believe it will be. You are loved. I bless you. Happy New Year. Xoxo

      1. Ellie Thompson

        Thank you so much, Selma. I can’t tell you how much this meant to me right now. Xxx 💓🌹💓

        1. Selma Martin

          Every word from the heart. I bless you. Happy First week of January. Take every day as it comes, Ellie sweet. You are loved. Xoxo. Check your email for more personal message from moi. Xoxo 😘

          1. Ellie Thompson

            Thank you so much, my friend. I will check my email now. Xxx 💖🤗💖

              1. Ellie Thompson

                I haven’t received anything from you yet. Perhaps, it will arrive later. Night night and sweet dreams Xxxx 💐💕💐💕💐

  6. dorahak

    Lovely print, haiku, and photo. Happy New Year, Selma, and blessings galore to you!

    1. Selma Martin

      You liked it. Aww. So precious. Thanks much. Yes, blessings please. For me and my friends. Xoxo

    1. Selma Martin

      Thanks, sweetie. Blessings on this New Year. Xoxo

  7. Tricia Sankey

    Happy New Year! Cheers to more great poetry in 2023! 🥳🥂

    1. Selma Martin

      🥂 yes to more great poetry and for working the social platforms. I think you’re rocking it, Tricia. Awe-some!!! Keep going. Here’s looking at you. Xoxo Happy New Year 🥳

  8. rajkkhoja

    So cute looks like. So beautiful photo, Selma!
    “Happy New Year!

  9. Ingrid

    Lovely, Selma – Happy New Year to you ❄️ ❤️

    1. Selma Martin

      Hey, Ingrid. I bless you. Hope you’re well rested. Stay balanced — we already know you’re amazing. Happy New Year— (and I haven’t told a soul— that secret. Gosh, I think I’ll wet my pants) 😮‍💨 deep breaths 😌

      1. Ingrid

        It will all work out perfectly Selma 🤩🙏🌟

    1. Selma Martin

      Oh gosh, lady friend close to my heart. May it be every bit joyous and miraculous for you and your sweet family. May this be our best year of becoming. XoXo I bless you. Happy New Year.

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