Friday, July 12, 2013

Ah Swinging Childhood.....Haiku




Written for Haiku Heights

Prompt: Swing

Also shared with Haiku My Heart..




Mom gives a strong push
and I almost hug the skies;
Ah, swinging childhood



RS:)


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26 comments:

  1. kalpana solsiJuly 12, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    Mom gives a push and I imagined falling down. but the Haiku takes a lovely turn. enjoyed reading it.

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  2. NankaJuly 13, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    I was frightened of those swings, dizzy heights ;) ....and secretly glad when there were long waiting queues!!

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    1. rallentandaJuly 13, 2013 at 4:15 AM

      I used to do this with skiing...loved long long queues on the t bar!

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  3. rallentandaJuly 13, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    I love swinging...In fact I might take it up again. Ramesh has inspired me :)

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  4. LocomenteJuly 13, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Ah! Thats so nostalgic!
    Loved this haiku too... As always...

    You may read me at: http://www.locomente.blogspot.in/2013/07/insecure.html

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  5. PanchaliJuly 13, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Oh, how I still love those swings...!! Childhood memories are always so sweet..:)

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  6. Siggi in Downeast MaineJuly 13, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Love this...thank you.
    Peace
    Siggi

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  7. Maggie GraceJuly 13, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    "I almost hug the sky"...beautiful!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 13, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Aw, this is a great one, Ramesh! Really enjoyed it :)

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  9. AnonymousJuly 13, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    And now I relive this with a grandchild who loves to 'fly to the moon.! :)

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  10. AnonymousJuly 13, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Like this one, Ramesh. Brought back good memories.

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  11. The Write GirlJuly 13, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    "Hug the skies" I love this line Ramesh. Beautiful haiku!

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  12. J Cosmo NewberyJuly 13, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    The simple joys are the best ones!

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  13. kaykualaJuly 13, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Used to enjoy swings before. It can be quite enjoyable for adults even today.Thanks for the memory Ramesh!

    Hank

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  14. AnonymousJuly 13, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    This is so beautiful, I can really feel the joy and warmth in your haiku =)

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  15. LaTonya BaldwinJuly 14, 2013 at 3:02 AM

    hug the sky, love that.

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  16. ReshmaJuly 14, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Isn't it the most wonderful feeling Sir, hugging the sky? They were good times :)

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  17. rebeccaJuly 14, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    so carefree with the love of a mother, her child and the open sky.

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  18. AnonymousJuly 14, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Sweet childhood memories.

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  19. Susie ClevengerJuly 14, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    "I almost hug the skies" love that. beautiful haiku

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  20. AnonymousJuly 15, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    lovely image of childhood/motherhood RS.

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  21. Gillena CoxJuly 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    so beautiful

    much love...

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  22. UnknownJuly 15, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    I remember swinging when i was a kid... i love it now as well... nice one :)

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  23. AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    I love the thought of hugging the sky. :-)

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  24. Amrit SinhaJuly 17, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Those were the days :-)

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  25. ClaudiaJuly 18, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Ramesh, what a beautiful image and feeling you paint with your words. Very nice haiku! :)

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