Haiku 231

by Kelly

his worries bubble

three cold sores, one cracked, bloody –

I did this to him

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dear kelly,

this is such a heavy haiku.
our illnesses are not us.
YOU did nothing.

-STRESS-

in deepest fear, our

bodies cannot always cope

with our heart’s distress.

Comment by johanna — August 19, 2009 @ 6:07 am
2

You did nothing to anyone but this is a very touching haiku. The image is “cold sores” but this is about love. I really appreciate this one.

Comment by Alison — August 19, 2009 @ 7:41 am
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It’s always a joy to see how people will understand the words I put out there into the world.

I certainly didn’t think that “I” had made hubby break out in cold sores. I understood it was his worry for my health — but still.

It was a very touching thing for me. It was such an outward sign of his inward feelings. The haiku was intended to be about love.

Comment by Kelly — August 20, 2009 @ 6:10 am