children playing
the childless woman dreams
a child never born
© G.s.k. ‘15
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umazume no hina kashizuku zo aware naru
the childless woman,
how tender she is
to the dolls!
© Hattori Ransetsu (1654-1707)
Written for Carpe Diem Haiku Kai Special
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This is beautiful and that photo…wow!!!
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Thanks Oliana … an old photo actually but it seemed so suitable for this haiku.
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To be the observer.. sometimes sad.. sometimes a relief..
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Both are very true … 😉
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This seems sad- I wonder how my fate would have been without bearing children.
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I wonder myself how my life would have been .. an interesting thought.
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Wow — definitely the perfect photo for this haiku. Nicely done. 🙂
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Thanks Jen … glad you liked the combo … it’s an old photo but seemed to give the oniric feeling I wanted. 🙂
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It worked! 🙂
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Yep!
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A touching perspective on this subject. Beautiful haiku and photo.
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Thanks Janice, I’m happy you enjoyed the pair … an interesting subject to write for!
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The haiku makes the photo more intense … very strong emotions gripping me to the throat
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A moving comment .. thank you very much!
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