Three Haiku

I am what you’d call
a presumptuous woman
I presume love wins
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Oh Presumptuous
And Voluptuous Woman,
You are Sumptuous.
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Her eyes unfocused,
She stares past the red balloon,
Wide awake, dreaming.

Dad's Taking the Picture

Line up all the kids
Another family photo
Everyone say cheese.

Alan in the Duck

Hey little brother,
Amazing spirit-filled soul,
I still miss your smile.

Daydreaming

All smile except one,
Profile to the camera,
Butterfly gazing.

Bundle of Joy

Wonder of wonders

She comes into this world

abundantly blessed

Six Haiku

All the white horses
dancing deftly on the lawn
make my blue eyes cry.
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Wounded soul falters
on the way to healing past.
Must recuperate.
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Rain splashes pavement
I am caught in it again...
wet, shivering bones.
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My sore eyes see red
and sometimes white flashing spots.
Laser aftermath.
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All is white outside--
snow sprinkled with fine sieve.
Pull the covers up.
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The vast world out there
beacons me from computer:
"See me for yourself."

Sweet Home Indiana

I found this video on YouTube. It's just someone driving from Plainfield to Indianapolis. This is a drive I know very well. My dad and step-mother live in Plainfield, and I have been visiting them, my mom in Mooresville and my sister in Indy, along with friends in various places near Indy, since before Thanksgiving. I invite you into my world via this video.



I am actually in Eureka, Illinois right now. I'm visiting friends for a week or so. There's snow on the ground and a very definite nip in the air. I hope to do some writing while I'm here. I am blessed to have this second family.

Blessings,
Arlene