Trees light: fleeting blaze
Fiery jewels bloom, drop, settle.
Shh. Now comes the snow.
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Judey Kalchik
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March 15, 2026
Merriam Webster - Word of the day: Tranche refers to a division or portion of a whole. World Contact Day is commemorated every year on March 15. It is a unique observance held globally to focus on communicating with extraterrestrial life and exploring the possibility that intelligent beings may exist beyond Earth. World Contact Day inspires people to invoke their curiosity and spend time thinking about the universe and the mysteries surrounding it. What is the “Ides of March”? According to the Roman calendar, the Ides are a monthly occurrence. In March and other months with 31 days, the Ides always falls on the 15th; it falls on the 13th in months with 30 days. The Ides traditionally marked the arrival of the new Moon and was cause for celebration. The word “Ides” is derived from Latin, meaning “to divide.” Mothering Sunday in 2026 falls on Sunday, March 15. Mothering Sunday, celebrated in the United Kingdom and Ireland, occurs on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is exactly three weeks before Easter. Unlike the fixed-date Mother's Day in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, Mothering Sunday’s date changes each year according to the Christian liturgical calendar. On March 15, 2026, several notable observances and events are celebrated: Dumbstruck Day: A day to express frustration. Everything You Think is Wrong Day: A day to challenge and celebrate wrong beliefs. International Day Against Police Brutality: A day to raise awareness and advocate against police violence. My look at today, March 15, 2026 below:
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Comments (4)
I love the quiet of the final line. This poem perfectly captured that contrast between the flashiness of fall and the silence of winter.
I knew of a tree just like the one in the image. It captured the true essence of the season even when the first frost and snowflakes fell. A perfect poem and thanks for the memory.
I love the fiery imagery of this haiku contrasted with the final line of “Shh. Now comes the snow.” It makes the poem feel so alive and then gently puts it to sleep, like the cycling of the seasons.
I love this! So much imagery and movement. You even have a kireji (cut word) “snow” which adds such a delightful emotion and contrasting images as well as changing the entire direction of the haiku. Expert work, Judey!