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Blankie (a haiku)

jennifer · September 12, 2012 · 8 Comments

Last week, I saw a writing prompt on Mama’s Losin’ It. I don’t often use writing prompts, but this one caught my eye because it involved writing from the perspective of your child’s favorite toy. I immediately thought about my son’s security blanket. Though not necessarily a toy, the blanket is his most prized possession.
When I finally went back to the prompt, I realized it involved a poem and that the amount of time to link up was running out. (The prompt: Write a poem from the perspective of your child’s favorite toy.) I’m not a poet, but I do like to try new things, especially when it comes to writing. I looked around at some of the other posts and found a haiku from Stop! She’s got a camera! that got me inspired.
Plus, someone called me a Writing Goddess over the phone today, so I’m feeling good about myself. I can tackle a poem!
So, the following is a haiku I wrote called “Blankie.”

security blanketYou’ve had me since birth

Always here when you need me

Making you feel safe

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Comments

  1. jen says

    September 13, 2012 at 9:34 am

    So sweet !

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    • anotherjennifer says

      September 13, 2012 at 9:52 pm

      Thanks, Jen!

      Reply
  2. Chris Carter says

    September 13, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    LOVE that! Same applies for my daughter’s thumb… 😉

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      September 15, 2012 at 2:41 pm

      Thanks, Chris. They all have their security items, don’t they?

      Reply
  3. Sarah @Toddler Summer says

    September 15, 2012 at 10:29 am

    Love it! My son has a blankie too that he carries everywhere with him.
    Stopping by from SITSgirls!

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      September 15, 2012 at 2:42 pm

      I had a blankie when I was little, so I can also relate. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  4. emily says

    September 26, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    That is awesome! You can say so much with only just a few words.

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      September 26, 2012 at 8:11 pm

      Thanks, Emily. Sometimes less is more, right?

      Reply

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