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Untie the Knot

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I decided to make a haibun using my comment on my previous poem, "While Brushing My Teeth." My muse likes to recycle.

When I was very young, I learned how to tie my shoes in a tight double knot, but I couldn't untie them. I tried and tried but to no avail. I was stubborn and didn't want to ask for help, but eventually, I had to ask Mom or Dad to help me. And they did. It makes you wonder, who will untie the hard knots that humanity's responsible for? who will rescue us creation or creator ... what of our children? 2/26/2023 It Means A Lot To Me Poetry Contest Sponsor: Regina McIntosh

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Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 2/12/2023 3:14:00 PM

i still have problems with shoe laces, just today in fact! lol joking aside, you pose a serious question..haibun is one of my fave forms, and this one does the form justice..thanks for my placement in your recent contest, and your kind comment.:)

Mark Toney
Date: 2/12/2023 8:55:00 PM

Charlotte, thank you for your cool, encouraging comment :) I also appreciate your support of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest with your soulful poem “Facets of Loneliness.” Take care!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 2/1/2023 2:37:00 PM

Wonderful thoughts... I hadn't thought about how difficult it is to learn to tie your shoes when you're little in a long, long time... maybe never. Such a thought provoking write. Love it. God bless you. Love, Gina

Mark Toney
Date: 2/1/2023 9:41:00 PM

Gina, such a thoughtful comment to brighten my day. I’m glad you liked it. ~Mark

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/29/2023 9:29:00 AM

My muse likes recycling too!!! I LOVE this one, Mark. A FAVE

Mark Toney
Date: 1/29/2023 9:52:00 AM

Thank you for the boost, Andrea!

Juliet Ligon

Date: 1/19/2023 11:41:00 AM

Great illustration, and your Haiku poses a profound eternal question that will have an affect on generations to come.

Mark Toney
Date: 1/22/2023 7:47:00 AM

Juliet, your thought-provoking comment is much appreciated.

Valsa George

Date: 1/7/2023 11:31:00 PM

You have left a deep question for us to ponder, illustrating your childhood experience. You had your Dad and Mom to help and answer you then, but who is there now to answer the question you have hurled. A powerful Haibun dear Mark .

Mark Toney
Date: 1/9/2023 6:50:00 AM

Valsa, thank you for your encouraging comment. You made my day!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/6/2023 3:07:00 AM

A brilliant question, Mark:) thank you for my placement in your Marathon contest:)

Mark Toney
Date: 1/6/2023 8:11:00 AM

You are very welcome, Jo. Thank you for supporting my 2022 Poetry Marathon contest.