Monday, August 25, 2008

Haiku: Resolve

This is for the "resolve" prompt at One Single Impression this week - be sure to stop by there to see all the wonderful poetry! I have always loved writing poetry, so I decided to do this haiku writing exercise each week. I hope ya'll enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them!

Clean slate, a new year;
Possibilities abound.
Back to school they go.

Yes, it was back to school today, and as I sent them off to their first years of high school and junior high, I could not help but remember back to the days I sent each of them off to their first day of Kindergarten. How they have grown since then (and so have I - today I didn't cry)!









Today's a new start.
Spread your young wings and resolve
to always soar high.

22 comments:

kris said...

SO cute... love the side by sides! Have a great first week of school!
kris

DD said...

you forgot the last part...

"and get out of my house"

cjm said...

Oh my gosh, how cute they were! And are. Love that Son is wearing the same outfit. :o)

Jillie Bean (AKA Bubba's Sis) said...

Krissy - LOL!! I know!!

cjh - Isn't that hilarious?! Total coincidence (and different clothes, obviously)!

MyBellavia said...

Oh happy day! I think it's wonderful how you put this all together! Your children are beautiful. I love your take on resolve, and how you share/teach your own resolve with your kids. Kudos to you!

Katie Lady said...

How funny son is in the same outfit! My, how grown-up they look!

Jenny86753oh9 said...

Wow...they have changed a ton! How exciting...a new year. I love the start of a new year......

SandyCarlson said...

Thanks for joining in! May all the possibilities be delightful!

Tumblewords: said...

Oh, what fun! Adorable kids - thanks for posting the photos and your inspirational words!

D... said...

LOL at Little Son's color coordination! Too perfect!

Great 'kus! And so very true.

Pleasing Procrasinator said...

How great...Your son has the same outfit.
Wonderful pics of beautiful children!!

Raven said...

What wonderful photos. They look like great kids. I especially like your second haiku. Helps to have a parent who is willing to be the wind of love and vision under those young wings.

anthonynorth said...

Ah, a good time of year for a parent ;-)

Patois42 said...

It's great that you're joining in, and starting off with such a bang, you damn overachiever. The photos are divine. So are the 'ku.

Stacey said...

Great post! Your children are stunning, hope their first day went well. Did you plan out the green shirts? Love it! xoxo

PS--how're you doing, you need to catch me up when you can.

Anonymous said...

Welcome Neighbor! I been in Maine a long time, but spent most of my childhood in Oklahoma.

Beautiful children and poetry, too.

Anonymous said...

Oh, I love this post! :)

The contrasting photos are awesome.

Jim and Jami said...

They are so sweet.....New pics at the Circus

Forgetfulone said...

Going on day 3, and our daughter's schedule at Lake is still not changed. We notified them of this over the summer, the Friday before school started, and again today.

Jillie Bean (AKA Bubba's Sis) said...

Forgetfulone, I'm headed up there to talk to the counselor tomorrow. This is getting ridiculous!

Anonymous said...

Awwww, they are so cute!

Misty DawnS said...

I thought the same exact thing about son's outfit hehehe.

LOVE the pics - this post is so much fun.