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Poetry – Senryū – Jumping in Puddles – A Poem by Goff James

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Goff James

The image shows a spray of red berries on a black background on which is written a senryū poem titled Jumping in Puddles by the poet Goff James. The poem speaks of jumping in puddles, children splashing in the rain, such great fun and joy.

Poem Attribution – Goff James – Jumping in Puddles

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22 thoughts on “Poetry – Senryū – Jumping in Puddles – A Poem by Goff James”

Suzette Benjamin on January 15, 2022 at 4:15 am said:

Delightful imagery. Thank you Goff.

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- Goff James on January 15, 2022 at 1:13 pm said:
  
  How the simplest things in life bring the greatest joy. Happy Jumping in Puddles Day, Suzette.
  
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  - Suzette Benjamin on January 15, 2022 at 3:23 pm said:
    
    Yes! So pleasantly true Goff. Happy Jumping in Puddles Day!
    
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  - Goff James on January 15, 2022 at 3:44 pm said:
    
    Splish! Splash! Splosh! Having a great day.
    
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  - Suzette Benjamin on January 15, 2022 at 4:19 pm said:
    
    Puddles hop
    
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  - Goff James on January 15, 2022 at 4:33 pm said:
    
    Hop! Hop! Hop!
    
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  - Suzette Benjamin on January 15, 2022 at 5:28 pm said:
    
    ahahahaha!
    
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  - Goff James on January 15, 2022 at 6:38 pm said:
    
    Cheers.
    
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Rebecca Cuningham on January 15, 2022 at 5:29 am said:

Yes, when our child walked home from preschool in the rain, every puddle was jumped in with gusto! Such a joy to see.

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- Goff James on January 15, 2022 at 1:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Rebecca, for calling in, read and comment. Puddles, a child’s delight. Happy Jumping in Puddles Day. With gusto of course!
  
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  - Rebecca Cuningham on January 15, 2022 at 4:12 pm said:
    
    All our puddles are frozen, but I think our teen would be game if they were not! Happy weekend!
    
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  - Goff James on January 15, 2022 at 4:34 pm said:
    
    That is the problem with winter. Trusting, Rebecca, you have a great weekend too.
    
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beth on January 15, 2022 at 12:33 pm said:

one of my favorite joys to see – great poem

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- Goff James on January 15, 2022 at 12:53 pm said:
  
  Hi, Beth. Thanks for the read and comment. The joys of childhood and child like adults. Happy Jumping in Puddles Day.
  
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Eugi on January 15, 2022 at 3:44 pm said:

Delightful, Goff! Reminds me of my childhood.

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- Goff James on January 15, 2022 at 3:45 pm said:
  
  Mine too. Happy Jumping in Puddles Day, Eugenia.
  
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  - Eugi on January 16, 2022 at 2:26 am said:
    
    😊
    
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  - Goff James on January 16, 2022 at 9:47 am said:
    
    🙃
    
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thereluctantpoet on January 15, 2022 at 5:21 pm said:

Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.

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- Goff James on January 15, 2022 at 6:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks for sharing with your followers, Chuck. Happy Jumping in Puddles Day. Have Fun!
  
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Liz Gauffreau on January 15, 2022 at 7:06 pm said:

Splashing in puddles was so deliciously naughty!

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- Goff James on January 16, 2022 at 10:09 am said:
  
  So pleased you enjoyed. –
  Splashing in puddles
  So deliciously naughty
  Boots sing slurping songs –
  Thanks, Liz, for the words and inspiration.
  Happy Slurping Day
  
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