Tanka (31 syllables)
(a bundle of joy will certainly make it an appropriate fulfillment of wealth)
bubbly baby
unceremoniously expelled
from comforts of womb
father smiled remembering
of love cemented with mom
(Apologies to all good mothers.
Hank did not mean to be disrespectful)
just a little humor on a very serious subject
Haiku (17 syllables)
procreation wrapped
responsibility to
sustain lineage met
For Chev's Carpe Diem Special (3rd guest)
Herman van Rompuy's 2nd "inaugurate spring"
Sumana's at PU's Midweek Motif - wealth
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A rich moment to share :-)
ReplyDeleteSo it should be--a gem of a tanka, a jewel of a haiku.
ReplyDeleteI think this is marvelous, well done!
ReplyDeleteA moment that will always remain indeed
ReplyDeleteI'm sure he's remembering more than one moment of love!
ReplyDeleteThis is filled with love, Hank! A new baby is such a bundle of joy.
ReplyDeleteFabulous write, Hank :D
ReplyDeleteI love it, Hank. It is an amazing thing, how the father protects the baby penguin while the mother makes her trek looking for food.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely great words The picture goes so well with it
ReplyDeleteLove this Hank! Beautifully written and illustrated.
ReplyDeleteThis was beautiful Hank, a father's love is just as important as a mothers.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
I don't think this was disrespectful, Hank. I think it's sweet – and we're all grown-ups here.
ReplyDeleteI think this was sweet. My dad was awesome but some fathers could learn from penguins.
ReplyDeleteA babies have to learn that life is not easy. Step by step they have to find their own way.
ReplyDeleteNice duo Hank, luv the photo you chose to share
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking to Monday WRites
much love...
Beautiful post Hank.
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