Sunday, October 7, 2012

It's Basic!


                                                              Sick Woman, 1665, by Jan Steen
Image: Courtesy of Tess' Mag

It has always been
Nary a thought far from her
When he finds her sick

The vow solemnized
set responsibilities
for him to accept

When a spouse is sick
the man downs tool to focus
solely on his wife

He worries. His life
takes adjustments. He knows well
for that man is me

A haiku set written for Tess' Magpie 138

29 comments:

  1. I love how you have them married here, then the twist to yourself -- a magnificent treat to read!!

    And I wonder if he will pull that lyre down and sing her a lullaby to help her to sleep and recuperate? xo

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  2. As it should be, Hank, on both parts I think. Well said.

    Pamela

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  3. when it is your spouse it def throws your world for a loop...lots of worry...and if it is you...i am sorry...

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  4. when it is your spouse it def throws your world for a loop...lots of worry...and if it is you...i am sorry...

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  5. Yeah when on those you rely are down and out
    Everything gets thrown for a loop and on worries what it is all about

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  6. Oh, lovely thoughts, Hank, caring for a sick spouse. When I'm not well, my husband worries about when I'll get his laundry done. LOL
    K

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  7. Nice, Hank. Your poet is a good husband. Our vows say, take "for better or worse."
    ..

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  8. How lovely, and of course he/you shall know so well! Nicely thought out...!

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  9. The ending made me retread it. Great piece!

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  10. Hank,
    The 'Ijab and Qabul' is the covenant with Allah Almighty that you have taken her as the Trust from the Almighty. That Trust have to be fulfilled.

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  11. The heart is always the best speaker. What devotion and responsibility ;-)

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  12. Awww and what a great husband you are then Hank, yes, as flaubert says, it works both ways.

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  13. In sickness and in health...very sweet

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  14. There is, I think, a great future for your haiku sets.

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  15. This reminds me if the tarot card, " Justice ". ,thanks Hank, i enjoyed it a lot

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  16. i love that they are married....xx

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  17. ... till death do us part? Nice write Hank!!

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  18. A husband and wife should always take care of each other ... you have illustrated it perfectly !!!

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  19. Your haiku grouping is both eloquent and beautifully composed. Thank you for sharing this, Hank. I am so sorry to hear about your wife. It is always a blessing in today's world to hear from others like myself who choose to put effort into their marriage by honoring their vows. Barry and I were married for forty years. I have to agree with Kim Nelson's comment. =D

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    1. Thanks Linda! Shadah is a gem! We've been very lucky! It's minor cough and colds sort of.( We've been married for 41 years. Gosh, how time flies!)


      Hank

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  20. I love the personal touch you reveal to us. You seem to be a sweet man, Hank. 41 years? Wow - awesome!

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  21. The first I've read with a personal touch....the husband/wife scenario. Very different. Hey! Congratulations on a wonderful marriage, magnificient accomplishment in this day.

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  22. Lovely stuff Hank. You are indeed a fine husband!

    Anna :o]

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