a wrung sponge: October 2 Haiku

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

just knowing they're there -
sirens heard on a cold night,
stories in pjs

This haiku is in response to the One Deep Breath prompt: boyhood.

Becca said...: It's good knowing they're home and safe, isn't it? Great photo and haiku :); 10/02/2007 8:13 AM
paisley said...: and i am sure there is a fantasy in every little boy to ride on one... swinging off the side!!!!!

very well done
excellent combination; 10/02/2007 8:23 AM
Greggo said...: very nice! there used to be an old retired firetruck at a park i went to when i was a kid, and it was the most popular place in the playground!; 10/02/2007 8:57 AM
madretz said...: I was *just* playing firetrucks with our neighbors son. Boys certainly seem to love them, don't they?; 10/02/2007 12:10 PM
get zapped said...: Precious! You expressed this so well.
Btw, I couldn't see the photo ;(; 10/02/2007 2:08 PM
Anonymous said...: True "mother" words!

Oh, and I have read that book, it is good.; 10/02/2007 3:53 PM
the laughing gypsy said...: so tough and yet so fragile.

great verses!; 10/02/2007 8:20 PM
Roswila said...: Fabulous photo. That first line goes to the heart...; 10/02/2007 10:59 PM
Jo said...: Oh this is so like home!; 10/03/2007 8:08 AM
Anonymous said...: Digging the pajamas. WoO!; 10/03/2007 8:27 AM
Anonymous said...: Every mom's contentment - that all are home safely. Wonderful photo and the poem is so fitting.; 10/04/2007 12:41 PM