A Brief Flight

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a brief flight of a paper kite one’s whole life

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Date: 12/27/2023 12:17:00 PM

Yes life is fragile... I like you use of analogy in this haiku...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/27/2023 4:39:00 PM

thank you! enjoy your evening, Sara

Date: 12/27/2023 10:33:00 AM

Clever and provocative, Sara. :o)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/27/2023 4:39:00 PM

thank you, kind sir. Appreciate your visit and comments. Happy New Year, Sara

Date: 12/27/2023 1:45:00 AM

ooh that's profound, I liked that! Great write Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/27/2023 4:39:00 PM

thank you, Clive. You made my day with your comments. Color me grateful. Happy New Year, Sara

Date: 12/26/2023 10:15:00 PM

It can seem so quick in retrospect - lovely word choices getting across sentiment precisely x

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/27/2023 4:40:00 PM

thank you, dear Di11y! I appreciate your kind comments and ongoing support. Hugs, Sara

Date: 12/26/2023 6:29:00 PM

It doesn't take many lines or syllables to bring back childhood memories. Nice poem, Sara, it took me back to my childhood. Hugs, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/27/2023 4:41:00 PM

I actually thought of you flying a kite when I wrote this poem. Glad my poem ignited a memory or two. hugs, Sara