5/13/2012

Happy Mother's Day

Basch Sad Woman
Artist: Gyula Basch 
Public domain via Wikimedia Commons



a nod and a smile
her Mother’s Day mask slipping
loneliness peeks out


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Written for Haiku Heights prompt "Mask"

Posted by PattiKen
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16 comments:

  1. Brian MillerMay 13, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    sad. her mask slipping...and lonely...that stings a bit...happy mothers day patti

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  2. steveroniMay 13, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    How you?
    HAIKU!

    Nicely written thoughts on a private moment in the life of mother.

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  3. PranitaMay 14, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    People think celebrating one day for a mother is loving her.. Every day should be a mother's day! Overwhelming Haiku..
    Truth likes to travel bare feet
    Live once and for all

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  4. Jaideep RaoMay 14, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    I get the essence of this,.Nevertheless, liked the usage of mother's day!

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  5. JaniceMay 14, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    Let's face it: being a mom is not easy, and Mother's Day can bring forth many feelings.

    That said, I hope your Mother's Day was superb!

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  6. Sri ValliMay 14, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Very beautiful and meaningful haiku....and very apt picture!

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  7. Sherry Blue SkyMay 14, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Oh how perfectly you have captured this!

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  8. joanneMay 14, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Having lost my mom, I felt this haiku deeply..

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  9. anthonynorthMay 14, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Very deep and poignant.

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  10. AnonymousMay 14, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Coupled with the lovely artwork your Haiku gives an impression of beauty and sadness in a shared moment. I can certainly relate to this one.

    Thank you for stopping by and commenting :)

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  11. kaykualaMay 15, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    It's a pity. There are reasons certainly!

    Hank

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  12. Susan DanielsMay 15, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    beautifully done and subtly sad.

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  13. Magical Mystical TeacherMay 15, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Mournful, yet meaningful...

    Mask to Hide Your Fear

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  14. Ramesh SoodMay 16, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Sad but very expressive..well done..

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  15. AnonymousMay 16, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    happy belated mothers' day


    ugly man mask

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  16. AnonymousMay 17, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    This tugged at my heart, Patti. Who can say how many mums feels like that on Mother's Day? Very moving.

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