Posted: under Daily Haiku, Kelly's Haiku. Tags: 40, age, career, dreams, flowers, husbands, peonies, workJune 13th, 2010
by Kelly
trampled peonies –
he’s not who he thought he’d be
approaching 40
This is so poignant, Kelly. Wonderful haiku.
Comment by Alison — June 13, 2010 @ 5:42 am
i feltt a wee bit sad on reading ‘trampled ‘ peonies
Comment by Gillena Cox — June 13, 2010 @ 8:42 am
Thanks, ladies. I was going for an aura of sadness — the idea that you haven’t lived up to your dreams for yourself does make one a bit sad. I’m glad the image of trampled peonies conveyed my idea.
Comment by Kelly — June 14, 2010 @ 6:31 pm
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This is so poignant, Kelly. Wonderful haiku.
Comment by Alison — June 13, 2010 @ 5:42 am
i feltt a wee bit sad on reading ‘trampled ‘ peonies
Comment by Gillena Cox — June 13, 2010 @ 8:42 am
Thanks, ladies. I was going for an aura of sadness — the idea that you haven’t lived up to your dreams for yourself does make one a bit sad. I’m glad the image of trampled peonies conveyed my idea.
Comment by Kelly — June 14, 2010 @ 6:31 pm