Lists Yule Love: Best Holiday Haikus

By WYDaily Staff Saturday, December 24, 2011

In the end, a last-minute effort that resonated for so many of us who wish we could sing but cannot (or can sing but are surrounded by our beloved friends and family who cannot) was the winner in the Third Annual WYDaily-Tide Radio-BACHfm holiday haiku competition.

 

Ellen Womeldorf captured that facet of the season perfectly in her 17-syllable effort:

 

We Christmas carol,
Sing out, sing loud, sounding great,
Please lip sync Mommy.

Congratulations to Ellen, who has won a massage from Victoria's Day Spa in Yorktown.

Ellen had some stiff competition. Our runners-up included another homage to mom's shortcomings, the reality that fun sometimes can turn to discord when families gather, the ever-popular tip to holiday cocktails and lots more.

Mother is Cooking           
There is no hope for that bird
Chinese food Again!
-Dane A. Macan

All together now,
To share the holiday joy,
Right until the fight.
-Karen Marsh-Williams

Mistletoe above
Long I stand below prepared
My pucker's tuckered
-Eunice Glosson

Eggnog with whiskey
It was too good to be true
Eighteen and tipsy
-Priscilla Culkowski

Red, white, but no blue
Get the “h” out of whining
Just enjoy wining!
-Diane Postman

meatballs are good once
not every party table
How 'bout liverwurst
-Donna Lane

electric bill high
Christmas tree and lights to blame
January pain
-Benjamin Goldberg

Drinking eggnog here,
Tip from us after last year.
Do NOT ride reindeer!
-Tammy Underwood

That first snowflake falls,
Lands, melts, falls, lands, sticks, melts, falls
No school tomorrow?
-Ellen Womeldorf, in another clever one

Beers by the fire pit.
Aluminunination ...
A Grand pile of cans!
-Ron Metzger

And because judging these matters is an entirely subjective enterprise, we offer the best of the rest, along with our wishes for a wonderful holiday season for all - and by "holiday" we mean them all. Yes, that includes every birthday for every soul born during the last week of December.

Decorated tree...
Each ornament hanging low
Gift of my grandson!
-Harriet Shuck

Holidays excite.
Decorate, shop, cook, party.
Embrace the spirit.

Someone's gonna cry.
Can't keep your group all smiling.
Happens every year.

Silver, red, green, gold,
Sparkling lights glimmer on trees.
All we need is snow.

My brother's gone now.
Holidays forever changed.
Memories treasured.
-Karen Marsh-Williams (a prolific and talented haiku writer!)

Tic tock clocks jingle
Frantic manic panic bells
Formulaic break
-Wellesley Legier

The glow of Christmas
Brings a warming kind of love
Peace is within reach

Wishes and kisses
Mistletoe hangs over head
A Christmas romance
-Vickie Noel

Clove studded oranges
Peppermint candy, hot chocolate
My favorite things
-Kathleen Rose

In woods of Gloucester
Wood stove blazing with warm coals
Snow falling like stars
-Yvonne Roy

Fresh pine fills my nose
Crisp air makes me feel alive
Live Christmas trees rock
-Tracey Johnston

door to door singing
carols on the shut-ins doorstep
figgy pudding gone

creche tales told of old
creatures camping on church lawn
history retold

once a year postings
family friends far away
photos cards and smiles

wassail in the bowl
red suited chimney fellow
crumb covered beard spied

Como and a fire
rocking 'round the Christmas tree
PJ attire
-Donna Lane

Holidays are here
How did the time pass so fast
It was a good year
-Benjamin Goldberg

Dog snagged the turkey.
Two kittens are in the tree.
Merry Christmas, pets.
-Tiffany Reaves

Silver bells ring joy.
Joyful kitten plays with bells.
Tree needles on the floor.
-Barbara Grace Pinner

days become shorter
seasonally affective
celebration nights
-Ryan Bedell

Days have gotten short
Little light burning brighter
Happiness is here
-Pamela Mason

Presents opened fast,
Ribbon, paper strewn around,
Headache coming now
-Barbara Zych

Purple Yule tree up
Kids just want video games
I bought them undies
-Vickie Harvey

Reindeer pulling sleigh
Deposit man in chimney
Must call 911.
-Sophia Hart

The following are from a Bruton High School 10th grade English class - a special thanks to the class for playing along. We appreciate it!

Joy in the air now
Sounds of joy and sights of smiles
It’s Christmas morning
-Cullen G.

Santa is coming
With all the kids’ toys and gifts
As they sleep soundly
-Brad E.

I hear the snow fall
It’s white on the ground, then I
Make a snow angel
-Jonny M.

Here comes the cold snow
It brings cold air and beauty
As beauty falls down
-Blake Y.

The big and round tree
When it’s Christmas I will smile
Christmas is the best
-Tomas H.

Friends and family
Rooms filled with holiday cheer
It’s Christmas again!
-Breanna J.

Holiday lights and
decorations. Warm cookies
in the oven. Yay!

On a wintry day
The snow is falling all day
It is Christmas day
-Jason C.

On a snowy night
Reindeer on top of the roof
Santa in the house
-Chase B.

You get presents and
the snow on the ground is white.
Santa is heavy.
Avion E.

Cheerful and tearful
Trees are growing, snow is pouring
Holidays are here.
-Shaq White

The best thing about
Christmas is hanging around
Family and friends
-Vanessa S.

Jingle bells ringing
Reindeer flying through the sky
Kids waiting for gifts
-Jose P.

Eggnog sweet and cold
Cookies warm in the oven
Santa is coming

Christmas ornaments
Trying to find the bright star
Where could it be at?

Stockings hanging up
Filled with gifts and goodies
The joy of Christmas

Going house to house
Singing songs of joy and peace
It’s almost Christmas

Mistletoe hanging
Two people standing under
Will there be a kiss?

Going to the mail
Waiting to see Santa Claus
What should I tell him?

Sending Christmas cards
Hoping the cards send very fast
Don’t forget the stamps

Teachers love Christmas
Time to reflect, refresh, rest
Appreciate life
-Mary Addeo, Bruton High teacher

“Chestnuts roasting on
an open fire” – remember
Dad’s favorite song?

Teachers and students,
ready for a vacation.
Bring on Christmas break!
-Tori Otstot, Bruton High teacher