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CHRISTMAS BLUES

Blue Haiku

By Babs IversonPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
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CHRISTMAS BLUES
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Album is her gift.

Money needs, her player sold.

Couples Christmas blues.

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For the blue haiku, my inspiration was O'Henry's "Gift of The Magi."

Writer's notes. His gift to her was an album. He envisioned the record being played on her blue and gold player. Using the money to purchase a gift for him, she kept the sale of her record player a secret. Their secrets were revealed on Christmas morning.

Christmas Blues - A quote remembered from my college Humanities class, and is the title of a Kenny Neal record, "Blues Ain't Nothing But A Good Man Feeling Bad."

Thank you for reading!

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About the Creator

Babs Iverson

Barbara J Iversen, also known as Babs Iverson, lives in Texas and loves her grandkids to the moon and back. After writing one story, she found that writing has many benefits especially during a pandemic and a Texas-size Arctic Blast.

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  • Julia Schulzabout a year ago

    Good one!

  • Jason Ray Morton about a year ago

    Good one Babs.

  • Awww, this was so sweet!

  • Dana Stewart2 years ago

    Outstanding, Babs! You’ve captured the true meaning of giving! Well done!

  • Aw Lovely Babs! Left Love!

  • J. S. Wade2 years ago

    Reminds me of the Gift of the Magi! This is my favorite! ❤️

  • Cathy holmes2 years ago

    Very nice. The story was a good addition.

  • C. H. Richard2 years ago

    Love the story behind the Haiku, even if it makes them sing the blues 💙

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