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| With these two at his side, he can't help but win! |
I remember when my first son's voice changed, how quickly he grew after that, from 16 to man in a flash. Confident and bold even then. I never worried. My youngest, so sweet, so innocent, has middle school lurking 'round the corner, my mother's heart leary for there's a monster to face: dyslexia. It claws shame, roars insecurity, frightens with frustration. With patience, love, and honesty I slash my sword, momentarily knock knees from beneath the beast, encourage son to be a voice of strength, hold shield high, take pride in creativity and strengths, not to mention his kindness for which everyone speaks. Life is measured many ways besides report cards. Not everyone gets a chance to battle a monster; only heroes.
Mighty beast roars,
a little boy whistles
as the Nasturtiums bloom.
by Margaret Bednar, April 16, 2019
The haiku isn't 5-7-5 but it IS 22 syllables
Nasturtium is a bright colored flower that means there will be victory through a battle and conquest.
This is for "
Imaginary Garden with Real Toads - The Touch of Snow" - write a Haibun.
Also linked with "
NaPoWriMo" - National Poetry Month, a celebration of poetry which takes place each April, was introduced in 1996 and is organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States.
