in the sink
every pot and pan
scent of spaghetti
laughter
around the table
one empty chair
half-moons
filled with hope
Tupperware tower
autumn chill
as the door closes
dark horizon
two blue eyes
watch out the window
a shooting star
one knock
on the door
a small boy peeks out
spaghetti
and brownies
one final wish
Author notes
haiku chain
His name is Branson, and he is four years old. He has leukemia, and is very ill. It was my turn to take dinner over on Saturday, and my daughter is his Sunday School teacher. She told me his favorite foods were spaghetti and brownies, and that is what I made him. He is a good little boy, and smiled with happiness at what dinner was going to be. What a small thing to do, for one so brave. Remember him in your prayers, for the Lord to heal him.
A contest entry
- Paying It Forward by Lady Altheia.
900 points, ended November 30, 2008, 5 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Oh My Word~
Precious piece penned for a Precious Gem~ my eyes swell to imagine a young child hurting-
Powerful Voice and Bless Your Heart for sharing- spreading the Love~
I imagine he smiled
quite wide
Love this!!
Beautiful form as always~
Congratulations on Your Trophy win!
-Throws confetti-
Woooooooooo Hoooooooooooo
Thank You for sharing Your Heart and Spirit~
Many blessings to You in all You do Sweet Soul
Best wishes too
with much love & light~ Desire~*~
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This is a touching poem, reaching out to a terminally ill child, trying to put a smile on that precious face, God bless you.
I like the use of haiku chain in this piece, it's like watching a painter paint, each stroke adds more dimension and depth of feeling. Best of luck in the contest.
Dennis
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Thank you for your enty. It doesn't take much to help someone. I will keep him in my prayers.
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This is very nice a simple thing can warm someone heart thank you for sharing this best wishes always be well.
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Very nice!
Excellent poem! Super sentiments and a fine meaning / message! I love this poem! Good luck in the contest, my friend!
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loved it
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"spaghetti
and brownies..."there is something vivid about that-
colour and taste...a great act of kindness to prepare such a banquet!
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