numb hands on shovel
a heat pack in my pocket—
life returns in me
This is my three line love letter to the little thermopad hand warmers that saved my life plenty of times while working outdoors during winter.
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Gloves are my best friend in Winter; I’ve got secondary Raynaud’s Syndrome 😭😭. Winter is my most loathed season, ha ha! Brill Haiku flow.
Yes, why didn't I think of those for outside shoveling. Love the idea, small heat indeed.
The antithesis between your numb hands and the return of life was so lovely to express through the body. It made me think of the heat pack as a heartbeat, bringing life and warmth back to the hand. The way the first and last lines mirror each other creates a perfect frame for that internal heat. It feels like a resuscitation against the cold. Best of luck in the challenge, Imola. 🤗❤️
Oooo, I don't think we have that here but I would love to have those. Loved your Haiku!
Those handwarmers come in hand-y.... ;) Love the haiku, Imola
In Canada we call them "Little Hotties" hehe
man I love those things
I never knew why those things were sold... Until I worked at the Yosemite lodge in house keeping during winter lol. They really are life savers. Nice haiku!!
An excellent choice of subject for this challenge! 👏🏼
I kinda live this a while lot. Fully on brief and quite a unique subject matter. Well done, lass
LOL! Glad you have a way to keep warm, Imola!! Happy new year...and this haiku captures the moment perfectly!
A pocketful of warmth! I love it! I've never tried those hand warmers before.
Didn't you say in another story that you tried to put them in your boots too? Or am I misremembering lol