Paper Moon

Monday, 18 January 2010

no need
to wave today dad
these words
from my five year old
I carry their weight all day

Modern English Tanka V3 No1 Autumn 2008

Devika Jyothi said...: It is touching...makes me want to know more, Paul...i mean, if its okay,

wishes,
devika; 18 January 2010 at 13:38
Frank... said...: A beautifully evocative tanka Paul...; 18 January 2010 at 19:25
Kristin Riggs said...: Wiping a tear. I know that feeling...

tiny pink backpack
rounds the corner to a place
where I'm not needed-
longing for the days
of the pink blanket; 20 January 2010 at 05:44
Dave Serjeant said...: oh boy - I know that feeling!; 20 January 2010 at 13:04
Paul Smith said...: Thank you all for your comments (and poems) I'm really pleased that this spoke.; 21 January 2010 at 17:47
John McDonald said...: lovely stuff Paul
john; 22 January 2010 at 13:47
Margie said...: So beautiful and touching!; 23 January 2010 at 18:07
Paul Smith said...: Hi John & Margie, thanks for dropping by and leaving your comments.; 26 January 2010 at 10:52