Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Daily Haiku Challenge: Day 9 - 21 Years Old

I'll never know if
Her laugh would lilt, scrape or lift
Born into silence




My daughter, Marlena, would be 21 years old today.
She died at birth.

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7 comments:

  1. Someone is SpecialFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I can't pen down any.. I am in tears..

    Someone is Special

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  2. Julie Jordan ScottFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    and I cry, too. Tears shared. Beautiful.

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  3. Kristen HaskellFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    That is precious and heartbreaking. Wonderful Haiku to envoke such intense feelings of love and loss in so few words.

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  4. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    powerfully said.
    stay upbeat.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    I am sorry for your loss!
    A great piece!
    http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/2011/02/10/h-ku-10/

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Powerful catharsis on such a momentous day! Thank you for the courage of sharing! becca

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  7. LolamouseFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I just came across your poem today. My eyes are filled with tears for your loss. Thank you for your courage in sharing this with us and for your beautiful haiku.

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