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

Comments

Ben Ditty said…
Today has slipped by really fast! Brilliant haiku!
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..

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

Keep on shining ~
At least she has a compass, and knows where she's going!


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vivinfrance said…
All of these are lovely. Well done for such a comprehensive interpretation of the image.
br!nDle said…
Just amazing...the way you expressed all...awesome...loved it...(:
Amber said…
A very touching description and a wise message at the end. Lovely!
Karen said…
A wonderful series. "her cane a compass"...excellent!
Anonymous said…
If she could read this, I think she would be pleased :)