I Love Haikus! Forum Challenge # 18...Links

Post all submission links below please.

My Part B for this challenge.

Small One

Defenseless and small
Protected and loved to grow
Mighty hands feel safe

On you own one day
For now mine to love and hold
Safe next to my heart

Written by: Mark Lamont
August 2007

My Part C of Challenge #18.

Close of Summer

Stroll the surf once more
One more wear of the sandals
Deflate the beach ball
Put away the bathing suits
Summer will return next year

Written by: Mark Lamont
August 2007

I have no idea how to figure out the links system, so I hope it's all right to post directly here for the challenge ...


3 words chosen from past challenges, using the end of summer theme:

Ruminate on change --
fragrant blossoms are fruit now,
seasons' rendezvous.



2 haiku from the photo:

Birthing shell of hands,
a cradle of protection
from the world to come.

Hand to hand each holds
a tenderness remembered,
safety of the touch.



Working on the others and hope to have more soon.

Thanks and blessings!
Genie

Tanka for the end of summer:

The wind is turning,
changing colors now declare
it's time to prepare.
Crickets sing the shadows in,
warblers are already gone.



Thanks!

Genie

A Father's Wish

Sleep, oh little one
Hush, my darling --worry not
Rest your weary head

Here is my link. I forgot the tanka was suppose to be about summer's end...I'm a goofball.




Elizabeth and Genie, both of you did a very good job with your challenges.

Part B

Unconditionally A Poem by Kate B.

Part C

Changing of the Guard A Poem by Kate B.