Struggling to survive Reaching out of the shadows Stretch up toward the light Setting roots, grasping For a hand to hold, a home Built of hope and love Tearing down fences Burning bonfires of 'what-ifs' Phoenix from ashes Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. *photo taken with iPhone4, post-effects created with Artista Haiku … Continue reading Haiku Friday – toward the light
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Haiku Friday – Guardians
Ever vigilant Ridding the world of vermin One squirrel at a time Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. *Our Girls, Labrador-Chow mixes Maxx (age 14) and Hershey (5), guard our backyard against those bushy-tailed rats. They've never caught a single squirrel; probably wouldn't know what to do with it if they did. Maxx, … Continue reading Haiku Friday – Guardians
Haiku Friday – water
Fierce force of nature Churning waves, rolling breakers Cruel power unleashed *Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. My thoughts and prayers are with friends and family during the earthquake in Japan, and the tsunami impacting Hawaii, and the continential U.S. west coast. *image: remnants of Hurricane Gustav, Florida Gulf Coast Sept. 11, 2008
Swing time
Skinned knees and dirty hands, Chocolate mustaches and powdered sugar smiles. Mornings snuggled under blankets, giggling at silly jokes. Afternoons sneaking cookie dough, Nights spent lost in storybooks. Legs pumping, squeals of laughter echoing, Faces turned toward the sun, wind swirling, hair spinning. "Higher mommy, higher!" "Hold tight" Swinging away and toward my heart. Days … Continue reading Swing time
Haiku Friday – canvas of sand
A canvas of sand Landscapes of yellow and gold A paintbrush on legs An unblinking eye Still images, stolen time An orange sherbet sky Capturing moments Memories held in my hand Locked inside my heart *Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.
Haiku Friday – Sprouts
Rime on the windows Quick breaths, puffs of steam rising Ears raw, fingers numb Sun thaws winter's cold Spring taking her own sweet time I'll take what I get *Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.