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Yesterday, for Language Arts we learned about Haiku. This is the Japanese form of poetry. Each poem has three lines. The first line has a total of 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables, and the third line has 5 syllables, for a total of 17 syllables.

I thought it would be easier to teach if I showed Godzilla Boy some examples of my Haiku. So here they are:

From within our home

Love pulses from floor to roof

And we are happy.

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The rich, umber smell

Of ground and perked coffee beans

Wafts throughout the room.

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Deep from slumber past

I arise all warm and snug

Thinking of my dream.

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A window darkened

No hues of red or purple

It was time to sleep.

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And this is what Godzilla Boy created:

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Alien come here

From your cool flying saucer

And come live with me.

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Grey, white headed dog

Cute and runs around with me

I really love him.

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Big, fierce, destructive

Blows up military trucks

Monster from the sea.

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Dropping lots of time

Makes me feel good, really fast

When I swim today.

Here are some poems I wrote while I was in the hospital.

~Robin

Grieving For the Loss of my Thoughts

I am grieving.
Grieving the loss of my thoughts.
Every month
I think and wonder at my fate.
A little life,
An infant that could be, may be ….. mine.
I am wishful.
A sweet little life for me to take care of.
A baby boy or girl.
I love them all, the promise and the mystery.
Each month I think.
And each month that simply goes by….. nothing.
I feel a loss.
It’s not too bad, because I know it’s not practical.
Our lives would flip.
The control and order of our house….. gone.
We’d begin again.
The diapers, the mess, the crying, the money.
But, oh, the love.
The sweet baby smell, the laughs, the love.
And I think about it.
But now I can’t, forevermore…. It’s done.

One Day

One day can bend your life.
It changes forevermore.
A spark, some knowledge, some loss.
A need you’ll always long for.
And every day after that one,
You will remember the change.

Last night I dreamed a dream that felt so incredibly real;

The day was warm, the sun was bright,

And hope was in my heart, with love that I could feel.

I walked along a wooded path, with peace upon my mind.

My soul content, my heart was pure,

And in my chest, my breath released, to soar upon a wind so unconfined.

I wandered near and far, and took pleasure where I may;

The birds sang sweetly, the flowers smelled lovely,

And I was so enraptured by my witness to nature’s play.

Then, suddenly, the dream was changed, the day no longer light;

The sky was black, the wind blew hard,

And I was alone with a terrible burden, added to my plight.

I felt oppressed, with evil thoughts, that could, and would destroy;

The beauty was gone, that I’d seen before,

And I wandered within the lonely dark, just searching for my joy.

I closed my eyes against those dreaded images so near.

In my silent hole of agonous grief, I wept so miserably,

And I could not rebound, from this awful feeling of mine, so full of fear.

But while I knelt upon the ground, I saw my husband dear;

He held my hand and pulled me close,

And then I felt my shaking subside, as he held me, oh, so near.

The comfort he gave me, within his arms, came not upon a whim,

But from years of love, and times of patience.

And I knew that whatever my fears, I was not alone, not as long as I had him.

‘Twas the night before something, and all through the house,

Everyone was sleeping, but me and the hamster mouse.

I was fussing and fretful, worrying I’d again be forgetful.

The kids were all snug, and sweet in their beds,

With not a single bad thought, or worry in their heads.

But I could not help it, my mind was awhirl.

I’ve always been like this, since I was a girl.

The cookies were not baked, and the house was a mess.

What if someone came over, and thought less of me of me less.

I’d written no cards, and packages weren’t sent.

The bills were not paid, and it was time for Advent!

I had to do homeschool, but lately it’d been boring.

I wanted some fun, so, I’d been internet poring.

I’ve been missing my daughter, who finds college such fun.

But her room is so empty, and I wish college was done.

As for my eldest son, we’ve a college to find.

Then he will leave too, but I don’t think he’ll mind.

When out on the back deck, there arose such a clatter.

I fell out of my chair, to see what was the matter.

It was only my dogs, barking out in the night.

But it helped me to see, the sky, dark and light.

Maybe I should calm down, I thought with a sigh.

Take a look at my life, I don’t need to cry.

I’m blessed with a life, others wish that they had.

So what if I hurt, It’s not always that bad.

My pain is my body, it’s not in my heart.

And someday some pill will make my pain part.

So, I went to my bed, and cleared all from my mind.

In the morning I’ll feel better, and sites I will find.

I peek at my husband, so still with loud snoring,

And think to myself, he could never be boring.

He’s steady and sweet. He’s the love of my life.

He takes care of us, and I’m glad I’m his wife.

I think of my kids, so confident recently now.

They’re starting new lives, and we’ve shown them how.

I’m a homeschooling Mom to an eight year-old boy.

It gives me a purpose, and a whole lot of joy.

So, God has been good, and the things that worry

Will just have to wait, ’cause I don’t want to hurry.

So, Merry Christmas to all, now my whining is done.

I’ve been a bit selfish, but I love everyone!