f is for fundador family haiku poem

he liked his brandy
hot liquid for cold, cold nights
what i remember


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fundador brandy was one of the favorite drinks of my grandfather. unfortunately, he'd often end up with a terrible headache after. yet it was something he was not going to so easily give up. :)

he passed away 2 days ago.


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a haiku poem based on the f prompt at abc wednesday round 3


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38 comments:

Aileni said...

I am not much of a judge of haiku, Kouji but the sentiment is clear.
Sorry for your loss.

Denise said...

Welcome to ABC Wednesday, touched that this was so touching and a wonderful memory of your grandfather.

Dx

kouji said...

thank you, aileni.

kouji said...

thank you for the welcome, denise.

Edward S Gault said...

My wife and I would like to wish you dearest condolences on the death of your grandfather. From the photos,-and your loving haiku-
he seems like he was an outstanding gentleman.
Again, our thoughts are with you Kouji.
Thank you for sharing this outstanding work.

MEDITERRANEAN KIWI said...

i feel i have a lot to learn from this haiku page - and what a tribute to your grandfather

kouji said...

thank you for the kind words, edward.

kouji said...

thank you, mediterranean kiwi.

Brian said...

So sorry to read about the sad loss of your grandfather.

Thank you fo the kind comments on my blog.

Take care.

kouji said...

thanks, brian.

Art and Poetry said...

Nice poem and this is a good tribute to your grandfather.

Dina said...

Shalom dear Kouji, I see your grandfather's pictures below and can well imagine that you miss him now. As we say in Hebrew, zichrono livracha--may his memory be as a blessing.
Glad to find your haiki and blog.
I'll be back.
Thanks for visiting Jerusalem Hills. You are always welcome.

Dragonstar said...

This is a lovely tribute to your grandfather.

marina said...

Thanks for visiting my blog.I'll link your blog!
I'm very sorry about your grandfather! I hate the way people leave for ever...

Reader Wil said...

Sorry for your loss! Your poem is a dear tribute to your grandfather. He would certainly have liked to drink his favourite drink once with you.

kouji said...

thank you, art and poetry.

kouji said...

thank you, dina.

kouji said...

thank you, dragonstar.

kouji said...

thank you, marina. i feel the same way.

kouji said...

thank you, reader wil.

ayamlin said...

Thank you for your comment on my blog.
By the way my grandfather used to be good at making Haiku, he passed away 10 years ago though.

kouji said...

you're welcome, ayamlin. i'll be sure to visit your blog again soon.

Rambling Woods said...

I am sorry about the loss of your grandfather. I admire your talent with haiku

D Herrod said...

Great tribute to your grandfather. Ty for stopping by.

kouji said...

thank you, rambling woods.

kouji said...

thank you, d herrod.

Jade said...

sweet haiku, you dedication to your
grandfather is admirable.

kouji said...

thanks, jade. and thanks for visiting.

Kim from Hiraeth said...

A very touching poem; so much tenderness in so few words.

I'm glad you shared it. So sorry for your loss.

kouji said...

thanks, kim.

thehaikudiaries said...

Love for your grandpa
shines through in seventeen quick
syllables. Gorgeous.

http://thehaikudiaries.wordpress.com/

kouji said...

thanks, haiku diaries. was just planning to swing by your site. maybe a little later.

Thunder Maker said...

I am sorry about the loss of your grandfather. Your sentiment is well expressed.

kouji said...

thanks, thunder maker.

Ryan said...

Hot brandy was one of my grandfather's favourite drinks as well - thinking of it always brings up his memory.

Sorry to hear of your loss.

kouji said...

thanks, ryan.

Gem said...

Interesting tribute... Sorry for the loss.

kouji said...

thanks for the comment, gem.

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