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:)


26 comments:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  9. Like this one, Ramesh. Brought back good memories.

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

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

    Hank

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

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

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

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  15. Sweet childhood memories.

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

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  17. lovely image of childhood/motherhood RS.

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

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

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

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