yuletide affection
coerced by old tradition
mistletoe kisses
a promise of a promise
the contracted connection
Weekly Theme:
Christmas
Tanka: Mistletoe Kisses
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the world turns on a word
the world turns on a word
yuletide affection
coerced by old tradition
mistletoe kisses
a promise of a promise
the contracted connection
Weekly Theme:
Christmas
The Twisting Tail 
In anticipation?
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I don’t like the idea of kiss me or have bad luck. That’s bad luck either way 😂
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Well then you better not stand under the mistletoe, just be MIA 😉
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Luckily there won’t be to many guests to avoid this year. Find your silver linings where you can.
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Wonder if that’s an introvert’s wish 🙂
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This whole year is an introverts wet dream.
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I should have seen that coming.
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I don’t know if I should say that’s what she said or just hit the cymbal.
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Another thing Covid has ruined this year 😔🖤
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You can still get some mask on mask action 😉💚
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Haha – worth a try I guess 😉🖤
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a contracted connection…I love that line!
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Thank you.
I feel bad for all the women who get caught under mistletoe.
Sorry honey, tradition and this dead stick and berries means you have to kiss me or suffer 😂
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Awww do you really feel bad for the women even if they are stuck with you mouse? 😈
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I never used mistletoe for picking up. I’m old fashioned, I used alcohol, and lots of it 😂
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M sure it worked! 😉Why do I have a feeling you still would and won’t have second thoughts doing it!
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I am a man who likes to have a back up plan 😉
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Let’s see what that is!
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😂😂Well put!
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Thank you. Telling it like it is.
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“coerced by old tradition” true and cool!
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Thank you. A few solid lines in this tanka.
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I had to smile at the picture in my mind… Thanks for this amusing Tanka!
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Thank you right back. My joy comes in the form of smiles and laughs.
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