When a child experiences unexpected sadness, it is fortunate if he or she can voice feelings and be listened to. Recently I was able to furnish real hope to a sobbing nine-year-old. The smile returned.
Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge #228 Future and Hope. I used the actual challenge words.
A long time ago I thought I would become a chemist! I have been in the world of science throughout my years. I think writing and particularly haiku and its forms are like chemistry. They are a distillate of a larger mass and require some technique and work to arrive there. I am a chemist/poet.
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I really like this one, Jean. I’ve had a lot of experiences of this sort the last quite a few years as my hospice folks and my former students’ parents pass on. See you sometime next week, I hope. Harriet Harriet Davies harrietda@aol.com 302-422-7194
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I really like this one, Jean. I’ve had a lot of experiences of this sort the last quite a few years as my hospice folks and my former students’ parents pass on. See you sometime next week, I hope. Harriet Harriet Davies harrietda@aol.com 302-422-7194
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Thanks, Harriet.
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It is sad to think so many children suffer
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I concur.
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