The Haiku Challenge Day #3 - Wisdom of Age



knowledge of aging
lifetime slipping through your hands
the clock has unwound

~0~

a cane her compass
to guide feet’s destination
memories her eyes

~0~

living history
shown in weathered fingertips
generations’ touch

~0~

let go of your wants
get a grip on what you need
today slips by fast



©Susie Clevenger 2012
Photograph: AppleBlossoms Photography
This is Day 3 of 29 Haiku in 29 Days
Today's Theme: Paint the Image
The Haiku Challenge

Comments

Ben Ditty said…
Today has slipped by really fast! Brilliant haiku!
February 2, 2012 at 4:27 PM
Someone is Special said…
touching set of Haiku.. and I totally agree that today slips by fast.. Beautiful and very happy to see you reading all the posts.. SmileS to you..

Someone is Special
February 2, 2012 at 4:42 PM
Lolamouse said…
Much wisdom in your haiku. Don't know if I can age that gracefully, though!
February 2, 2012 at 5:08 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thanks so much Someone is Special
February 2, 2012 at 11:11 PM
Ramesh Sood said…
Beautiful Haiku..those..
February 2, 2012 at 11:46 PM
Chèvrefeuille said…
As always Susie ... you make me smile when I read your haiku. They are all so touching. Nicely done on this wonderful photo.
February 2, 2012 at 11:47 PM
Concerned, Confused but Learning said…
loved them all. My favourite is .. today slips by fast...
February 2, 2012 at 11:58 PM
Gemma Wiseman said…
Especially enjoyed the line ...living history etched in her hands! Lovely!
February 3, 2012 at 12:56 AM
becca givens said…
Susie -- Great set ... #2 and 3 are my favorites ... all well done!!
February 3, 2012 at 1:09 AM
Andy Sewina said…
The description in the third one speaks to me most!
February 3, 2012 at 4:14 AM
Grace said…
All are beautiful. I had challenge with this prompt but look at you creatively churning out 4~

Keep on shining ~
February 3, 2012 at 7:08 AM
Magical Mystical Teacher said…
At least she has a compass, and knows where she's going!


To Paint This Image
To Paint the Image
February 3, 2012 at 7:17 AM
vivinfrance said…
All of these are lovely. Well done for such a comprehensive interpretation of the image.
February 3, 2012 at 7:31 AM
br!nDle said…
Just amazing...the way you expressed all...awesome...loved it...(:
February 3, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Amber said…
A very touching description and a wise message at the end. Lovely!
February 3, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Karen said…
A wonderful series. "her cane a compass"...excellent!
February 3, 2012 at 10:55 AM
Anonymous said…
If she could read this, I think she would be pleased :)
February 27, 2012 at 8:38 AM
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