My Daughter Emigrated Today Non Traditional Haiku

after she has gone

the teapot still full and warm

now empty
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Horsman Avatar
January 26, 2011 at 10:01 PM
Having been in the same situation Eiken, this brought back memories, tears! Such sentiment love this...Harry
Kendrick Avatar
January 23, 2011 at 3:32 PM
When the children leave, there is a vacant place in the home and in our heart..Enjoyed your work..Very emotive..Your presence at my work was like a ray of sunshine.Sara
Omaidin Avatar
January 23, 2011 at 8:48 AM
Very difficult day for you. Will think of you. very moving piece. Déirdre Ó Maidin
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