In the late 1800s, Emmett Lee Dickinson (Emily Dickinson's third cousin, twice removed -- at her request) established the haiku as the official poem of Thanksgiving.
I have posted quite a number of Dickinson's holiday haikus in the past. You can read some HERE, HERE. HERE , and HERE. There are even some on this page, HERE (scroll down to the entry dated 11/28).
Below: Additional Thanksgiving haikus written by Emmett Lee Dickinson -- shown in the pic in his own handwriting. The text for each is shown below the picture.
I have posted quite a number of Dickinson's holiday haikus in the past. You can read some HERE, HERE. HERE , and HERE. There are even some on this page, HERE (scroll down to the entry dated 11/28).
Below: Additional Thanksgiving haikus written by Emmett Lee Dickinson -- shown in the pic in his own handwriting. The text for each is shown below the picture.
| The turkey's ready. A tasty buffet is set! Please pass the vaccine. | Socially distanced From crazy Uncle Donald ~ A great Thanksgiving! | It's Black Plague Friday ~ Rush to catch all the bargains And the infections! |
Speaking of Black Plague Friday, click HERE to see all the dates and details for the 2020 Shopping Season (formerly known as the Holiday Season).
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