Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is not a major holiday in Mexico.  It is mostly celebrated in a small portion of the country to commemorate the victory of the Mexican army over the much larger and stronger French army at The Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. However, it is a chance for Mexican Americans to show their pride in the bravery and resilience of the people of their homeland, and for all Americans to join in celebrations of the wonderful Mexican culture. 
Here is a poem by Octavio Paz, one of Mexico's most famous poets. 
 It reminds me that it's time to put the hummingbird feeder out!
 
Quiet
Not on the branch

in the air

Not in the air

in an instant

the humming bird


Cinco de Mayo haiku 
by Frank Sheehan

Celebrations galore
throughout the hemisphere
worldly delight

Bright sunny day
temperatures mild
blissful happenings

Joyous occasion
bolstering freedom
laughs and smiles

The wind 
from heaven's height
filled with happiness, gaiety
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 5, 2020 at 8:22 AM

    I like some of the words that Frank Sheehan uses like bolstering, galore, and blissful. I also have one question, whats a haiku?

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  2. No oneMay 5, 2020 at 8:27 AM

    I agree, Rina, those are great words that bring the images to life! A haiku is a short poem that usually creates an image of nature. If you scroll down to a later post you will see a few more. Also, on The Writing Corner page I will provide more information on how to write a haiku.

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  3. AnonymousMay 5, 2020 at 10:54 AM

    I love how while reading “ Cinco de Mayo haiku
    by Frank Sheehan” the poets words paints a very clear picture of what is happening inside your head

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