Generational Torch-Bearing

Hi, I’m Joan. I write about building healthier life and relationships.

Coming home from a precious, short visit with my daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter this weekend, there was plenty of time alone in the car to think. As I considered some of our conversations, ideas emerged, in Haiku form–a short poem for a short visit. I love Haiku’s minimalist framework, as it presses and refines immense meaning into a mustard-seed shell. Without further ado, my offerings:

Photo by Denesia Christine (the missing middle member in this generation of three)

Generations here

heart to heart our stories share–

legacies of love.

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Rooted, solid, old

autumnal trees, mountains, me~

glowing as we fade

©JoanTWarren

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One response to “Generational Torch-Bearing”

Sharon Bonin-Pratt

October 16, 2013 at 1:29 am

Thank you – I experience much the same. Your poetry is evocative.

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