Christmas in Retreat

by Melinda J. Irvine27 December 201615 February 2017 2 Comments

3.30am
neighbours finally silent,
interstate plates homed.

the street has wound down
to wind and a few last lights:
Christmas in retreat.

Written by Melinda J. Irvine

Melinda J. Irvine is a freelance writer, poet, and blogger — writing slick sales copy for clients from all over the world. And blogging poetry. In her spare time, Mel is busy building (and writing) a free online learning centre for the marginalised kids of Estancia, Philippines.

2 comments

Susan W Goldstein says:

27 December 2016 at 9:32 pm

I loved the use of the Haiku! Short, sweet and it perfectly captured the scene and the feelings.

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1. Melinda J. Irvine says:
  
  27 December 2016 at 9:40 pm
  
  Thank you Susan, I love the haiku form. Mel.
  
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