One last smile
Arms folded over the future
She will wait
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When my aunt posed for this photo she didn't realize
that she was poised for her future. Arms folded
over her growing belly her sweet husband took
one last photo of her before leaving to go overseas
to fight in Germany.
Wearing his uniform complete with his Army hat was her
last view of him until he returned safely years later.
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Image: Lee Friedlander, 1966
Courtesy of Tess Kincaid
http://magpietales.blogspot.com
Arms folded over the future, indeed...nice take on the prompt!
ReplyDeleteA profound haiku. Excellent.
ReplyDeleteKathe,
ReplyDeleteA witty process note you have here!
Hank
Oh the bitter-sweetness! Almost too much to bear. Lovely. It evoked mixed feelings of longing and anticipation, with the anxiety of separation and the unknown. It's like knowing there are seeds under the hard frozen soil of a long cold winter, knowing that with the warm spring thaw they will emerge, but at this point, not knowing just what plants they are going to be.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many directions to head in this week, I really like where you went, Kathe.
ReplyDeleteArms folded over the future - great line.
ReplyDeleteSo very creative, Kathe... loved it!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely. I had put my link thinking it was published but had left it on private...LOL Mine was a bit on the dark side too. This is really very lovely though.
ReplyDeleteThat's one clever Magpie. ♥
ReplyDeleteAmazing what other people *see* for you!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Kathe. I love the way everyone sees something different in the same photo, but you have really got something special here. Great haiku.
ReplyDeleteKay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
Clever combination of poetry and story-telling. Wonderful message, indeed.
ReplyDeleteperfect senryu
ReplyDeleteIt really is a profound haiku, just like anthonynorth said. (It is also a much sweeter take than what I wrote for the prompt.) This was lovely for the homecoming taking place from Iraq.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful piece. : )
ReplyDeletelove how you personalized this.
ReplyDeleteCool beans Kathe. I see that army guy now!
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evocative...the last time..and fresh with child...my what a time that must have been...
ReplyDeleteIt feels true....And of course the hat is part of the shadow, that makes everything so real. Smart..
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the mix very much. Nice read indeed!
ReplyDeleteAnd, ah, in case I'm not around, I'll take the opportunity to wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS now, Kathe!
Poignant piece...great job!
ReplyDeleteExcellent lines!
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays
A nice mix of ideas here. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLovely haiku--arms folded over the future...yes.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this (I hope he came back safely).
Great take on this Magpie!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Christmas!
I loved every line of this.
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