A parent's relief...

7/19/2018

by Gwen M. Plano

Each week poet Ronovan Hester sponsors a Haiku prompt challenge, and folks (like me) try to follow his lead. This week the two words are woke and up. If you have interest in this poetic form, please click on his name, and you'll be guided to his website where you'll find detailed instructions.

When I read the prompt words, I was brought back to when my adult kids were teenagers. I thought of how grateful I was to be awakened by their laughter, no matter what time of the day or night it might be. I suspect all parents share this experience. ♥ We're happy when our kids are happy - and safe.

9 Comments

Vashti Q link

7/19/2018 17:30:46

Lovely haiku, Gwen. I was reminded of my parents when my siblings and I were teens. It made me feel warm and fuzzy. :D xx

Gwen Plano

7/20/2018 03:30:10

Thank you, Vashti. ♥

Jill Weatherholt link

7/19/2018 17:37:15

I loved this, Gwen. Like Vashti, it reminded me of my childhood. My mother would be waiting at the top of the stairs for me when I went out at night. :)

Gwen Plano

7/20/2018 03:31:00

Sweet memories, right? Thank you, Jill. ♥

D.L. Finn

7/20/2018 01:48:42

I felt the same way Gwen with my kids. Knowing they were home safe and enjoying themselves. Brought back wonderful memories!

Gwen Plano

7/20/2018 03:33:03

Thank you, D. L. We parents worry about our kids through the years, don't we? Love takes many forms. ♥

john howell link

7/20/2018 06:18:33

What a wonderful haiku, Gwen. I can't tell you how many times I have felt this way as well. Thanks for the memories.

Gwen Plano

7/20/2018 08:56:21

Thank you, John. Do you suppose our parents waited up? :)

Jan Sikes

7/20/2018 09:09:20

Beautiful! And, then the relief that follows that thought, "my kids are home," always brought peace.

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