Colleen Chesebro’s weekly poetry challenge inspired me to write the following. I know a haiku is supposed to be about nature, but even for those of us who aren’t birds, it’s natural to spread our wings and try new things. You’ll note that I’m using the synonyms “attempting” and “existence.” This poem emphasizes what I told nursing home residents when encouraging them to participate in new activities. You don’t know until you try. You can click on the Play button below to hear me read it.
attempting new things
happy with my existence
even in failure
My Books
My Ideal Partner: How I Met, Married, and Cared for the Man I Loved Despite Debilitating Odds
That’s Life: New and Selected Poems
How to Build a better Mousetrap: Recollections and Reflections of a Family Caregiver
No failure here.
Very nice!
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Thank you, ⠠⠏⠑⠞⠻⠲
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nicely done
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Thank ⠽⠲
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most welcome
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Excellent haiku
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Thank you.
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“attempting new things
happy with my existence
even in failure”
i have read poetry.
all my life.
and I am old.
this is the best.
ever.
i know you won’t believe me.
but it’s true.
Good on you!
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Thank you. I like the way you added to my poem. You should give this challenge a try.
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