I must be feeling very affectionate today. Some of the following haikus sound more like love poems than 17-syllable thank-you notes. Secret’s out: If you join my email subscription list, I’ll ponder you from afar and uncover my true feelings. Whether I write about my profound love for you or about something else, like peanut M&Ms, is up in the air, but I will thank you as promised. I do so appreciate you reading.
If you signed up for my email list, are receiving my posts and I haven’t yet penned you a poem, comment on this post or write to me at emilyhughey<at>me<dot>com with your name and your email address. I’ve heard from a few yet un-haiku’d friends who say they’ve subscribed and are not showing up in my list of subscribers. I may take a while to get to you, but please let me know if I’m missing you because I do so want to thank you, 5-7-5-style.
Also, if I don’t know you personally, just send me your name (first, first and last, nickname, whatever) and I’ll invent for you a secret identity about which to write.
Note: The first anniversary of my blog is October 11, so I’ll be crafting haikus for anyone who subscribes before that day. Such fun for me!
Bethany B.S.
Your joy is so bright
Your friends bloom like sunflowers
Splendor in your trail
Joanie F.
Luminous Joanie
You bring the divine to all
Make it look easy
Andrea (…You know I could write you a thousand haikus, but this is the one that came to me quickest)
Who knows how many
Peanut M&Ms we shared
Childhood weekend nights
Melissa M.
I’m in awe of you
You see things most people don’t
Bright, loving and wise
Liz P.
Grace in all seasons
You turn “simple” into “grand”
With a slow, warm smile
Shawn L.
Is there any flame
That gives more light than your eyes?
You’re one of a kind
Krista S.
Real spunk and sweetness
Your laugh is like jellybeans
Elicits pure joy
David G.
Intimidated
By your bold wit and savvy
You kick so much ass
Gary B.
‘Twas love at first sight
My soul brother’s shining match
Now my dear friend, too
Lindsay K.J.
You must know something
The rest of us don’t yet know
Style, strength, poise, beauty
Ahhh I love you Em, thank you for this. Your words are a gift and I love reading them! xoxo
Thank you, sweet Linds. 🙂
Hi!! Oh thank you for my beautiful haiku!! Also thanks for your wonderful blog, I always love reading your words. At school the other day I tool video on my phone of a praying mantis eating a tomato hornworm caterpillar. It was amazing to see! I think the boys would like it, but wanted to ask permission before I sent something to your phine that might groas you out. Let me know your feelings on this How are you, Brian and those lovable little guys? Miss you all. Xo Joanie
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I’d love some special words just from you. Haven’t seen one but let me know if I missed it xxx
Thank you, Alicia! I’ve got you on my list–yours will be forthcoming as soon as I can grab a moment. I’m looking so forward to writing about you. xoxo