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Mama's angels

3/8/2018

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by Gwendolyn M Plano
Each week Ronovan Hester offers a Haiku Prompt Challenge. This week the two words are SNEAK and NIGHT. All sorts of images come to mind when I consider these two words, but one image in particular stands out: toddlers sneaking out of their crib while everyone else sleeps.

As a mom of four (three of them boys), I tried everything to keep my little angels in their crib. It was a battle I never won. And, so, here's my Haiku, which I've entitled:  Mama's Angels.
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Davy D link
3/8/2018 05:27:49

This made me giggle Gwen and reminded me of finding my daughter (aged about 4) in the kitchen late one night, face and hands covered in chocolate and the look of pure innocence. Thank you for the smile :)

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Gwen Plano
3/8/2018 10:24:15

Thank you so much, Davy. I can imagine your daughter doing just that. So sweet! :D

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john howell link
3/8/2018 07:26:39

Super Gwen. You captured what we have all experienced, not only with our own children, but with our parents as well.

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Gwen Plano
3/8/2018 10:25:58

You made me laugh, John. I suspect you were quite the mischievous child. :D

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John Fioravanti
3/8/2018 09:08:50

Oh, Gwen, I adore that picture!

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Gwen Plano
3/8/2018 10:26:29

So cute, isn't it? Thank you, John.

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Jan Sikes link
3/8/2018 09:30:49

Oh, how I love this picture and the haiku! It made me smile.

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Gwen Plano
3/8/2018 10:27:31

Thank you, Jan. I so appreciate your comment. :)

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D.L. Finn
3/8/2018 11:22:31

Boy did this bring back some late night memories:) Loved it!

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Gwen Plano
3/8/2018 20:27:30

Thank you, D.L. They are sweet memories, aren't they. :D

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Maretha Botha link
3/9/2018 02:21:59

So beautifully captured in a moment of childhood memories! Thanks Gwen.

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Gwen Plano
3/9/2018 19:02:25

Thank you, Maretha. It was fun to remember when my kids were little. ♥

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Natalie Ducey link
3/9/2018 09:36:10

Such a joy to read, Gwen. The youthful spirit captured so brilliantly. Happy weekend! :)

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Gwen Plano
3/9/2018 19:03:02

Thank you so much, Natalie. Blessings!

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Vashti Q link
3/9/2018 10:22:08

Aw, that is adorable! I love this haiku, Gwen and the picture is precious. <3

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Gwen Plano
3/9/2018 19:03:54

Thank you, Vashti. You're my Haiku sister. Isn't it fun? ♥

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Lizl Bennefeld link
3/9/2018 14:19:25

Lovely, both haiku and photo!

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Gwen Plano
3/9/2018 19:04:41

Thank you, Lizi. It's so kind of you to stop by and mention. Blessings!

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Jill Weatherholt link
3/10/2018 17:38:33

I loved this, Gwen! <3

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Gwen Plano
3/11/2018 12:55:19

Thank you so much, Jill. ♥

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