Friday, October 22, 2010

Talented Haiku by Erika

My daughter tells me she is going to write a book of Haiku. Of course, I am thrilled!

Below is the start of her book. Whether or not she finishes is irrelevant. Her soul is soaring either way.

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Clouds

Clouds are great white steeds

Galloping across the sky

Great hooves bring down rain

Shadow

Dark and motionless

Covering the morning grass

Devouring light

Moon

Bright and beautiful

A glowing light in the night

Shinning forever

School

A place of laughter

A place of wonderful things

The student learns all

Hope

The light in the dark

The light that fills us all

The key to pure peace

Snow

Softly it falls down

White and shining in the sun

Like a great diamond

Tree

Tall and stands alone

In a clearing by the sea

Dancing in the breeze

Fire

Flickering flames dance

Dancing a never ending dance

Till the morning light

Water

Flowing gracefully

Over rock and under tree

Singing lonely songs

Earth

Rocks tumbling down

Showering like ice and hailstones

Then sudden silence

Wind

Whispering to me

Telling me its own story

Caressing my hair

Storm

Black clouds fill the sky

Lightning clashing their great swords

Thunder’s mighty roar

Ice

Cold and glistening

Gleaming and reflecting light

Till the sunrise comes

Cat

Meowing softly

Purring on the window sill

Lying in the sun

Rain

Dancing on the roof

Pitter patter pitter pat

Waltzing on the roof

Time

Never seen by man

Cannot be captured by man

Time is forever

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

To Be a Mom
































Erika and Alexandra, baby pictures


(sorry for the orientation--these are scanned images).

I don't think they will ever understand how much I love them. It's actually painful.