One of the finest reasons to celebrate...

 today is haiku's birthday 11/30/2004

(the one of the left, of course)

I think today is a fine day to

celebrate the width and breathe of whiskers.  Thanks, Mao.
 

And don't overlook pomegranates

 Truly, winter is a sweet & juicy season.  

Aging roses

 resemble the skins of alliums, specifically onions and garlic.  

Develop

 an inner brightness

Delight

often comes to me on four paws.  Should you ask, this charmer's name is Mao, aka Mao-Burger.

Sometimes it's not sunlight

which calms us but approaching rain which leads us to introspection