Haiku: Mom watches over me

Kent Pitman

Location: New England, USA

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MAY 8, 2009 8:37AM

Rate: 11 Flag

[ Mom watched over me 'til I could manage myself. I still hear her though. ]

If you enjoyed this haiku, please “rate” it.

This is a response to Just Cathy's post on Mother's Day Haiku.
She notes the original open call came from Texas Bubba.
The effects we have on one another are both direct and indirect.

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What a beautiful haiku for your mom and love the lay out you used! Wish I knew how to be more creative like that. Well done.

PS - It was Texas Bubba who first put out the open call for the Mom Haikus! He deserves the credit!

Cathy GF

May 08, 2009 10:13 AM

Just to be clear, JK, it's not like my mom is gone. She just doesn't live nearby and I thought maybe she needs to know I can still hear her training and advice when she's not right there. I think it's hard for parents after kids move out, wondering what they're up to ...

Kent Pitman

May 08, 2009 10:26 AM

I like these lines Kent. It says os much.

Is that font papyrus?? That is one of my faves to write in.

Mission

May 08, 2009 11:25 AM

Mission, Papyrus, yes.

Kent Pitman

May 08, 2009 11:31 AM

Poignant and touching - Thank you for posting - rated for poetic excellence!

AngeliqueSimonetta

May 08, 2009 01:30 PM

Kent,
You’ve succinctly captured an entire lifetime’s worth of devoted motherly affection and the appreciation of it in a beautiful Haiku.

Rated and appreciated.