As I sat today wondering what to write, I came across these beautiful lines shared on Carpe Diem Special #178 Michael Dylan Welch's "first day of school"
first day of school—
I eat my buckwheat pancakes
in silence
© Michael Dylan Welch
The beauty and the simplicity with which deep emotions were expressed simply blew me away. That is what makes poetry so special. It touches that inner sanctum with so much affection that it melts you away completely.
Being a mother of two children, with one being a first grader, I have felt the silence that the poet mentions here. When we get used to our kids being around so much, there absence causes a turmoil that has no words. We feel happy that they are moving on, and yet, something becomes vacant in our hearts. Isn't it? I am sure many have felt that pang.
First day of school is so special. With jittery kids, with even more jittery but not-showing-it parents, we anxiously wait for the bus. Kisses and hugs, goodbyes and tears, pats on the shoulder and so many thumbs-up, this and much more - yes, first days are special
first day of school—
I eat my buckwheat pancakes
in silence
© Michael Dylan Welch
The beauty and the simplicity with which deep emotions were expressed simply blew me away. That is what makes poetry so special. It touches that inner sanctum with so much affection that it melts you away completely.
Being a mother of two children, with one being a first grader, I have felt the silence that the poet mentions here. When we get used to our kids being around so much, there absence causes a turmoil that has no words. We feel happy that they are moving on, and yet, something becomes vacant in our hearts. Isn't it? I am sure many have felt that pang.
First day of school is so special. With jittery kids, with even more jittery but not-showing-it parents, we anxiously wait for the bus. Kisses and hugs, goodbyes and tears, pats on the shoulder and so many thumbs-up, this and much more - yes, first days are special
First day of school -
Eyes look at clock all day long -
Waiting for the bus...
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Written for Carpe Diem Special #178 First Day of School
Ah, my mommy friends will agree with you. Having them around is blissful. And, you are so right about poetry.
ReplyDeleteThanks Saru......I hope you will share it with your friends....:)
DeletePoetry hits the right chord (amazingly different for different people :D ) That's a nice simple Haiku to write up!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it Shashank.....:)
DeleteBeautiful expressions, dear :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Purba....:)
DeleteToday is the first day of second semester for my D. She seemed eager but my heart was heavy.
ReplyDeleteNice read. :)
Aww......She will be fine, I am sure Indrani.....:)
DeleteNice expression Sunaina. Particularly true when there is a change in school.
ReplyDeleteYou are right Somali......Thanks!
DeleteI'm dreading the day my toddler shall start school :(
ReplyDeleteLovely post Sunaina.
Don't worry....Stay strong....they catch the vibes from you.....Thanks for stopping by Leena....
DeleteHow perfectly you describe it. Even now taht they ar quite grown up I still wait anxiously until they return from school.
ReplyDeleteThanks Celestine....Thats how we mothers are, isn't it....!
DeleteI am sure mommies keep watching the clock when its time for their children to return home even when they are twelve years old...I do
ReplyDeleteTrue Shoma.....we can never let go of them.....:)
DeleteAwe
ReplyDeleteSo true
Being a mother of two toddlers I can also relate with you
Thanks Rakhi....:)
DeleteChildren are a delight by themselves. And then first days, of course, have their own delights.
ReplyDeleteTrue Sir...sometimes jittery delights if you have a son who is an over-thinking being....:)
DeleteJust perfect! --as a teacher I know that feeling.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dolores.....You are a teacher...amazing......:)
Deletei can understand BUt the little one is having a ball of a time in school I am sure :)
ReplyDeletethey are enjoyingggggggg
Bikram's
True Bikram....:)
DeleteThe middle line is the essence of this haiku...not that the whole is any less, but this comes true in a lot many other situations too..very beautiful indeed:)
ReplyDeleteKind of 'Universal' if I may say..
Beautifully composed haibun ...
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