Yellow doughnut lamp
A haiku about a small source of warmth during winter
One lamp in the dark,
Yellow light on frozen walls,
Polar night goes on.
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A/N
Polar night is a phenomenon that occurs during winter when the Sun remains below the horizon for more than 24 hours. This is the opposite to the midnight sun, also called polar day, which occurs when the Sun remains above the horizon for over 24 hours. The farther up North you are, the longer the polar night is. There are places where the polar night starts at the end of November and lasts until mid January.
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Susan Fourtané
Susan Fourtané is a Science and Technology Journalist, a professional writer with over 18 years experience writing for global media and industry publications. She's a member of the ABSW, WFSJ, Society of Authors, and London Press Club.
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Comments (5)
I've watched the time lapse of those Polar Days. Could NOT do the nights AND cold...would be too much. An original focus for the challenge!
I've seen the midnight sun, but have yet to witness the Polar night. I guess, with the aurora borealis and haikus like this it would be fun!
Brilliant concept; well executed! Have a blessed 2026, my friend!
Great haiku, Susan, even though I wouldn't want to end up in polar night.
That lamp is sooo cute! Loved it!