Empty

Apr 21

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photo swing_zpsbf00f012.jpg
A desolate playground, Southern Arizona
 


daughter’s empty swing
wind sweeps away her laughter
funeral at 10

 
Text and photo © 2014 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
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Posted on April 21, 2014, in 5-7-5, Arizona, Blue Monday, Haiku Horizons, I Heart Macro, Macro Monday 2, Shine the Divine, Southern Arizona and tagged , , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. 34 Comments.

  1. Chubby N Chieque | April 21, 2014 at 5:20 am

    A heartfelt prose 😦 but the blue invited us to cheer us up in a warm sunny day with blue skies.

    Hugs,
    /CC girl

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  2. heavenhappens | April 21, 2014 at 5:27 am

    Oh this is so sad x I pray that the little one will be at peace and her family can find comfort and consolation.

    Sent by Brenda Kimmins

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  3. menons129 | April 21, 2014 at 5:32 am

    Very sad . Touched the heart.

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  6. Sally | April 21, 2014 at 7:21 am

    Ooo, the haiku made me S T O P. It’s chilling.

    Now, as to the blue . . . this is perfect for Blue Monday. Thanks for sharing.

    Have a Happy Blue Monday!

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  7. Leovi | April 21, 2014 at 7:58 am

    Yessad the swings are happy with the kids!

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  8. Wayne Woodruff | April 21, 2014 at 8:15 am

    The photo and words stop you in your tracks, very powerful.

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  10. Six Feetunderblog | April 21, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Very powerful words. I love the choice of photo-hits the spot.

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  11. readinpleasure | April 21, 2014 at 9:07 am

    This is deeply sad. Hope it’s not personal!

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  12. Lee Ann L. | April 21, 2014 at 9:46 am

    Beautiful and hauntingly sad.

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  13. Gunilla Bäck | April 21, 2014 at 10:05 am

    How sad. It’s never easy when a child passes away.

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  15. Sherry Blue Sky | April 21, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Powerfully written………its impact felt in the heart.

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  16. Alexa T | April 21, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    Sad written poetical words…

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  17. Leonas Lines | April 21, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    Very sad–hearbreaking emotions.. excellent haiku on the subject of empty.

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  18. Karin Wiberg | April 21, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Ah, reminds of a true story from my childhood when a neighbor girl (kindergarten age) fell on the school playground. This was back in the days when all the playground equipment was built on blacktop and concrete. She hit her head and died within a couple days. After that they started putting all the playground equipment on sand…

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  20. Panchali | April 21, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    Oh, this is a sad one, but beautifully penned, MMT!

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  21. bettyl - NZ | April 22, 2014 at 12:51 am

    Lovely photo and haiku, too.

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  22. Gattina | April 22, 2014 at 1:41 am

    What a nice and original photo !

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  24. Bruce Ruston | April 22, 2014 at 3:41 am

    There is always something sad about an empty swing I find. great photo and the sky looks cheerful.

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  25. Molly | April 22, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    It really does look deserted

    Mollyxxx

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  26. Linda W. | April 23, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    Oh, that’s sad! I was relieved to read your responses in the comments.

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  27. Alice Keys | April 23, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    This went straight through to my heart. A drive-by haiku. 😉 Loved it.

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  28. milan rajkumar | April 26, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    omg MMT ,it has an eerie quality ….

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  29. julespaige | May 6, 2014 at 4:51 am

    Too many go too soon.

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