I had a lockdown birthday – like, what, a quarter of the population? More, now. I had a birthday of supermarket chocolates and flowers, of home-made cards and second-hand candles, of Zoomed-in love. It wasn’t the birthday I planned, but it was OK. It was more than OK. It was wonderful.
roses fade
green chrysanthemum
lives on
A birthday haibun for Kim at dVerse. Cake by my daughter!
Last month, I did the lockdown birthday too; thank goodness there is skype, iphone and FB messenger to augment visits and good wishes.
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Lots of new terms are being coined these days. Glad you enjoyed your lockdown birthday, Sarah.
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So glad you had a wonderful birthday. It’s hard these days, especially for those not being able to see loved ones in person. I had a lockdown birthday as well and I have to say, it was one of the best birthdays I had in years.
Quite a lovely haiku as well; I adore the inclusion of nature in it, indicative of the season. It makes me think of summer for some reason. Anyway, this is a fantastic take on the prompt! Very well written and well done.
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Port in the storm, I suppose. Stay safe.
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We take joy in what we are given, however modest and adaptive. We are still here, alive, and living. Everything else is the icing on top. Happy Birthday! Your cake is pretty wonderful!
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“Zoomed-in love” —- nice! Cake is always good — locked down or not. Nice haiku. Happy Birthday!
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We do what we have to do and make the most of it A great haibun!
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I love the gratitude despite the unusual birthday celebration. Stay healthy!
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I’m glad you wrote about your lockdown birthday, Sarah – we needed a topical one! I love the home-made cards and Zoomed-in love, and the seasonal bouquet haiku is lovely. Your daughter makes a fabulous cake, too!
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It’s a beautiful cake! What a token of love from your daughter: those kind of things make birthdays special 😊
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You felt the love, and that’s the most important thing–though a cake is nice, too. 😀
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Always good to be remembered, even virtually. (K)
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We’ve had four lock down birthdays so far. It looks as though you got the essentials.
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Your birthday haibun is packed with love, the kind that matters. Love this.
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I had my birthday celebrations just a week before lockdown but I think yours was better. 🙂
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