by Robert - just a simple man - B.
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April 12, 2007

THE CHILD HAIKU

September 21, 2009 09:47 PM EDT
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This morning I was in the waiting room at a government agency.  The doors had just open so the room was rather vacant although beginning to fill up.  There was this one little lad of about three running around with so much energy, if it could have been bottled, would have lit up New York City.  The tike would run from his father to the door, open the door for newcomers and shout “Good Morning”.  This went on for about twenty minutes or so until he and his dad were called for their appointment.  The little boy smiled as he walked by me and I smiled back.  After he passed, I took my pen and wrote this Haiku of ‘what is in a child’.  Enjoy.

 

 

 

THE CHILD HAIKU

- Robert C Burnham -

 

What is in a Child?

Every Superhero

That has ever lived.

 

 

 

 

God Bless!

~

 
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Comments: 43

Beth G. Sep 21, 2009, 9:49pm EDT
This was so awesome, and very idealistic!
Vivian P. Sep 21, 2009, 9:51pm EDT
wonderful hasku
Vivian P. Sep 21, 2009, 9:51pm EDT
haiku
Dawn (a kitty-kin on the wall) Sep 21, 2009, 9:54pm EDT
so true!
Kushal Poddar Sep 21, 2009, 10:30pm EDT
indeed
Rachel W. Sep 21, 2009, 9:54pm EDT
That is so true!! I love this Robert.
Randall C. Sep 21, 2009, 9:54pm EDT
very good Robert
Debbie W. Sep 21, 2009, 9:57pm EDT
So nice
Randi Burnham-Brown Sep 21, 2009, 10:04pm EDT
I love this it is great!!! Super great for super heros.
Kathryn E. Sep 21, 2009, 10:08pm EDT
cute.
Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Sep 21, 2009, 10:14pm EDT
Great haiku & it sounds like he was full of energy!
Robert - just a simple man - B. Sep 21, 2009, 10:20pm EDT
Oh he was; Zipping around faster than Walter Payton ever did.
Liz H. Sep 21, 2009, 10:17pm EDT
Kyoot!
Cheryl W. Sep 21, 2009, 10:23pm EDT
aw...Robert. I love this!
Kushal Poddar Sep 21, 2009, 10:29pm EDT
One of the very best with haiku spirit in it.

gutter-girl for a walk
Robert - just a simple man - B. Sep 21, 2009, 10:30pm EDT
THANKS All!
Jennifer Lee Sep 21, 2009, 10:33pm EDT
This is true. I teach first graders. I know.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Sep 21, 2009, 10:37pm EDT
and, sis butterfly, your kids are so fortunate to have you. Fate has smiled on them.
said so well
David W. Sep 21, 2009, 10:53pm EDT
Terrific, so much in so little.
Linda T. Sep 21, 2009, 10:54pm EDT
We can learn a lot from watching children.
Franklin Newman Sep 21, 2009, 11:11pm EDT
Yes, children have so much energy. Partly because they have so little knowledge. Is experience worth the loss of innocence? I wonder.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Sep 21, 2009, 11:43pm EDT
I could not say Franklin because I am one who still runs to the door and hold it open for others. My daddy taught me that, when, hmmm, I was about three.
Vinod Sailes Sep 22, 2009, 2:29am EDT
Robert that was a wonderful experience. Children have an instinct that compels them to respect elders. They by virtue of their young tend to respect elders no matter whether people are his or her relatives or not. They feel the warmth of affection in abundance once they wish or play with others. In a way, their agility is their tact to captivate love and affection from others which they relish in the hope of being cared for. It is we who tend to see selfishness in a child, rather a child is open, affable and caring only because he or she is a child.
Eucliffe L. Sep 22, 2009, 3:47am EDT
so true, little puppies also display this almost gay abandon; nice snapshot captured in haiku Robert!
Sandi S. Sep 22, 2009, 9:41am EDT
:)

They are superheros.

Thanks, Robert!
Marlene S. Sep 22, 2009, 11:42am EDT
Great post.. You caught the love and spunk of a child... God bless... Missy
Sharon P. Sep 22, 2009, 11:55am EDT
Children are future's hope.
Smile, tomorrow comes.
The child flies free.
(Jasper,(Disciple for Christ. w. Sep 22, 2009, 1:09pm EDT
That is wonderful Robert. We could learn a lot from a child, if we would only watch and listen.It is great that you took time to notice.
Shelbia C. Sep 22, 2009, 1:20pm EDT
This is great
Sandre M. Sep 22, 2009, 1:55pm EDT
LOL! I'm sure 3 year olds are in fact the solution to the world's energy crisis! If only we could harness that! The haiku is GREAT!
Jennifer M. Sep 22, 2009, 2:19pm EDT
That was great Robert..and so true! Nice job :)
M C. Sep 22, 2009, 2:54pm EDT
Sweet !
Otelia S. Sep 22, 2009, 6:24pm EDT
I have a feeling there's some in you too.(Smile)
Thanx 4 sharing
Robert - just a simple man - B. Sep 22, 2009, 8:43pm EDT
awww shucks, thanks m'am.
Otelia S. Sep 22, 2009, 8:46pm EDT
Are you blushing????????how cute!
Robert - just a simple man - B. Sep 22, 2009, 8:51pm EDT
M'am, I am a cowboy/werewolf, there's nothing CUTE about us blushing.

(we're suppose to be tough and scary,,,,,,) lol
Karen E. Sep 22, 2009, 11:43pm EDT
You have captured the magic of childhood.
necee t. Sep 23, 2009, 2:57pm EDT
ooh how sweet and true... Blessings...
Lady of Lake Merritt =P Sep 24, 2009, 12:13am EDT
THAT is ADORABLE!
Angela A. Sep 24, 2009, 2:51pm EDT
That kid sure was super friendly.
My son Matt(the younger one) opens doors for others also. He's a true gentleman already.

Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
Chas Andrews Oct 9, 2009, 12:07pm EDT
thanks!
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Oct 24, 2009, 12:03am EDT
Thanks Great one!! :D

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