Life ... in Haiku
by Suzanne Hadley Gosselin on 07/26/2010 at 5:00 PM
I really enjoyed your self-descriptions in 30 words or fewer. For some reason, that type of exercise seems to reveal the things we have in common -- we love Jesus, we like to talk, we enjoy good music. It made me want to meet each of you personally.
It was also interesting to see different personalities emerge ... those who stuck to 30 words on the dot, those who exceeded word count without even numbering, those who corrected my grammar. Smile. It was fascinating.
In a similar vein, I thought it would be fun for each of us to capture one thing going on in our lives with a Haiku poem. I used the standard 5 syllable first line, 7 syllable second line, 5 syllable third line.
eating all the time
new life growing inside me
bigger ev'ry day
Now it's your turn.
(P.S. Baby Gosselin arrives in December)
1. KR said the following at 5:11 PM on Jul 26:
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Congratulations Suzanne and Kevin! :) I really enjoy your posts and look forward to hearing about your journey.
As for the haiku, I will think about it and maybe post mine later. The creative part of my brain takes a while to function, haha.
2. Lynn said the following at 5:33 PM on Jul 26:
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Congratulations!!! :)
3. RB said the following at 5:37 PM on Jul 26:
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Plain PB&J
was a quick, lazy dinner
for a working girl.
4. Jason said the following at 5:39 PM on Jul 26:
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Looking for a job
Internet is not helping
Hire This Teacher
5. Tami said the following at 5:49 PM on Jul 26:
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Suzanne and Kevin
Havin' a baby! W00t W00t!
Congratulations!
6. MN Angie said the following at 5:51 PM on Jul 26:
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i'm moving to spain.
my excitement is building.
how will God use me?
7. Joe said the following at 5:56 PM on Jul 26:
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Congrats Suzanne!
8. Amelia said the following at 6:44 PM on Jul 26:
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A new semester
The last if I pass it all
Speech Pathologist!
9. Meaghan said the following at 6:47 PM on Jul 26:
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Sonnets are my thing
normally, but just for you
I'll write in haiku.
Congrats on your exciting news! December 15 is a pretty sweet day to be born. Just saying. ;)
10. kaj said the following at 6:48 PM on Jul 26:
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I turn thirty-four
on August 1st; too many
Thoughts 'bout that for here.
Got my plane tickets
I'm California-bound
for close friend's wedding.
I will think of more
Haikus to post here--for now,
Someone else's turn.
(:
11. Rnr said the following at 6:53 PM on Jul 26:
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Congratulations!!!!
12. Stephanie said the following at 7:12 PM on Jul 26:
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Congratulations on the baby!!
"going back to school
kinda nervous, kinda glad
gonna make it through"
13. EKB said the following at 7:23 PM on Jul 26:
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excel sheets and tea
earnings, meetings, and cold calls
brand new on the job
Congratulations on the baby, Suzanne! I love hearing about recently married couples with a little one on the way. It seems like young parents are so much fun for their kids.
14. Bethany said the following at 7:26 PM on Jul 26:
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What fantastic news! Congratulations!
15. Marie said the following at 7:39 PM on Jul 26:
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First of all, congratulations! How exciting!
searching for a job
have time to read lots of books
wish i could just act
16. Elisabeth said the following at 7:48 PM on Jul 26:
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I'm almost an aunt,
delighted to know this child:
like my sis, but new!
PS What a clever way to share your news, Suzanne! And congrats: I'm so happy for you!
17. Christina Bernice Butler said the following at 8:03 PM on Jul 26:
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I am now happy
It's a choice I make daily
I choose to be free
18. Christina Bernice Butler said the following at 8:04 PM on Jul 26:
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Congrats :)
19. Meg said the following at 9:07 PM on Jul 26:
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Congratulations!
Open eyes at night,
discovering adventures;
sleeping past alarm.
Just finished my Challenge post for the day...wanting to read, but need to sleep for work tomorrow. *smiles*
20. Luke said the following at 9:11 PM on Jul 26:
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"honor I'm feeling
to be one of the first posts
to congratulate!"
21. brachialplexus said the following at 9:12 PM on Jul 26:
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listening to hearts
and people, diagnosing
diseases, healing
22. Emily D said the following at 9:17 PM on Jul 26:
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awwww. Congratulations Suzanne! yayy! :D
As for a haiku, I will have to try that again in the morning when I can think more clearly. :)
23. denise said the following at 9:24 PM on Jul 26:
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Suzanne
i just returned from a vacation so i am catching up with boundless... so CONGRATULATIONS are in order, how exciting, many blessings for you, the hubbster and new baby~!
24. angelina Tablanza said the following at 9:42 PM on Jul 26:
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Congratulations!!
25. Lauren T. said the following at 10:02 PM on Jul 26:
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Oh, how wonderful! Congratulations, Gosselins!!!
26. Adam W.B. said the following at 10:03 PM on Jul 26:
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Congrats! You will make a great mom!
27. BDB said the following at 10:10 PM on Jul 26:
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December? Congratulations!
28. Lydia said the following at 11:20 PM on Jul 26:
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Congratulations Suzanne!!
29. Janelle said the following at 11:24 PM on Jul 26:
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Congratulations!
Working odd hours
Try to finish my master's
Summer's not a break
:)
30. Jackie said the following at 11:32 PM on Jul 26:
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Congratulations! I am so happy for you guys! Your story has been SO encouraging. Thanks!
31. K.L. said the following at 11:41 PM on Jul 26:
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I am unemployed
Feeling very discouraged
Someone please hire me!
32. Angie I. said the following at 12:09 AM on Jul 27:
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Heart breaks for unreached
I know God while others don't
Missions drives my life.
33. Freddie said the following at 12:23 AM on Jul 27:
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Congratulations! That was a really cool way of revealing it :)
34. Phoebe W. said the following at 12:32 AM on Jul 27:
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Woohoo!!! Congratulations!
35. KJ said the following at 1:13 AM on Jul 27:
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Congratulations!!! :-)Yay Suzanne!!
Here's mine: (maybe a bit more mundane)
Wishing they'd believe
It hurts when friends reject truth
Please God, have mercy!
36. Larissa said the following at 4:08 AM on Jul 27:
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This is a great idea!!
New term just begun,
Many assignments soon due,
Studying so hard.
37. Jourwon Mynduoz said the following at 4:43 AM on Jul 27:
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trying to improve
reading bout Liz Elliot
want to fall in love
38. Heather said the following at 6:07 AM on Jul 27:
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Congrats!
39. LizH said the following at 6:13 AM on Jul 27:
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Congratulations!
So happy for both of you!
Praise the God of life.
40. Paula said the following at 6:28 AM on Jul 27:
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I might have missed your baby announcement, unless this is it. Wow! Congratulations, Suzanne and Kevin!
41. Alice said the following at 7:07 AM on Jul 27:
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Congratulations!!! What a wonderful blessing :)
42. Sarah P. said the following at 7:42 AM on Jul 27:
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Congrats, Suzanne! How wonderful!
Through my humid days:
Tae Kwon Do without any
Air conditioning
43. Kristina said the following at 8:13 AM on Jul 27:
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Bible and Prayer
Makes me know Him more each day
To use it in life
-> This is what explains me right now at this moment in my life. Bible and Prayer are the most important things in my life because I want to know Him more and more each day as it goes by.
By the way, Congrats to you and Keven! :)
44. Dani said the following at 8:20 AM on Jul 27:
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Processing your loans,
Eight hours a day, all week,
Would rather home-make.
(Explanation: I work in financial aid at a large, public university - mostly processing loans, some other random things. Just a few more weeks though, then I start classes again and can finally have time for my husband and our home!)
45. mindlab said the following at 8:21 AM on Jul 27:
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little pink onesies
prepared, anticipating
big changes ahead
Our first daughter us due the end of September.
46. EM said the following at 8:36 AM on Jul 27:
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Congratulations! What a treasured season - with all its difficulties, there is nothing quite like feeding, sheltering and protecting a new image bearer!
47. Jessi said the following at 8:41 AM on Jul 27:
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I'm going to have to skip the Haiku because I'm too excited to write one!! Congratulations Suzanne and Kevin! I'm SO happy for y'all!!
48. Josh said the following at 8:42 AM on Jul 27:
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Work is really slow
God is always in control
It is really hot
49. Andrea-Elena said the following at 8:49 AM on Jul 27:
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I'll come back later and "haiku" with you... for now...
WAHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations, Suzanne and Kevin!!!!!!!!!
50. B said the following at 9:17 AM on Jul 27:
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Waiting for a score...
Will I get to student teach
This fall, or later?
51. Cory said the following at 9:19 AM on Jul 27:
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LOL - The "eating all the time" and "growing bigger ev'ry day" would work for me too, but unfortunately I'm not pregnant!
Maybe my middle line could be "I should start eating salad." :)
52. Erin said the following at 9:32 AM on Jul 27:
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so many closed doors.
my heart is growing weary.
What is God doing?
53. Phoebe said the following at 10:05 AM on Jul 27:
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Life hovers within
Fruit of your love and of God's
Children are blessings
I know I said congratulations already, but I'm really excited for you!
54. Loris said the following at 10:15 AM on Jul 27:
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Walking hyper dog
Maybe tonight's the night he
Won't escape his crate?
55. Julie (Ginger) said the following at 10:58 AM on Jul 27:
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That was the cleverest, most delightful way to make a baby announcement EVER. Congratulations!!
56. Ashley said the following at 11:22 AM on Jul 27:
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Congrats Suzanne! :)
Career breif today
Wish it were irrelevant
Just want a family.
:/
57. Joanna said the following at 11:24 AM on Jul 27:
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Teachers love summers,
though I wish they were longer -
school starts in three weeks!
58. DannieA said the following at 11:47 AM on Jul 27:
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Out of foster care
adoption almost final
I love my sweet girl!
Congrats on the new blessing to arrive. I have no advice for newborn stage...hit me up around the 5 mo old stage and above and I can empathize lol.
59. Emily said the following at 12:40 PM on Jul 27:
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Trying to find some
Motivation. Want to pass
This test the first time.
And congratulations!
60. RLynn said the following at 1:04 PM on Jul 27:
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Congratulations, Suzanne!
61. Donna said the following at 2:22 PM on Jul 27:
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No job at this time
People with hurts and troubles
Ministry needed.
Clumsy and awkward
I offer my open heart
To give what I can.
62. Janelle said the following at 3:38 PM on Jul 27:
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Congratulations Suzanne!:) Now you've definitely left is singletons behind! I can't wait to read about your journey to motherhood. :)
63. farmer Tom said the following at 4:20 PM on Jul 27:
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I so hate haiku,
but Suzanne just for you,
congratulations are due.
64. Anne said the following at 5:00 PM on Jul 27:
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my days are too full
my family and friends miss me
election end soon
:) Michiganders, don't forget to vote August 3 :)
65. Ultraviolet said the following at 8:01 PM on Jul 27:
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trying to decide
to get married or break up
where will God lead us?
66. Kelly-1 said the following at 9:01 PM on Jul 27:
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Wow, congratulations!!! Such happy news!
67. Em said the following at 9:03 PM on Jul 27:
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Waiting, waiting still
God, where can I serve You best?
Big decision soon
68. Kelly-1 said the following at 9:04 PM on Jul 27:
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met a boy last week
he kissed me without asking
Ugh! I should not date
69. Andrea-Elena said the following at 11:23 PM on Jul 27:
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OK... time for the haiku (or two!).
This one will apply better in November.
Worlds to be written
People to create and mold
Yay, NaNoWriMo!
Ah, la poesía... sometimes you are a hard taskmaster...
Need the perfect word
A springboard for this canción
Launch it into flight
70. Ali Rach said the following at 11:42 PM on Jul 27:
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Feeling so confused,
What is he doing this for?
I hope he likes me.
(Some boys should seriously start reading Boundless and learn how to make their intentions clear when they ask a girl out...)
71. Freddie said the following at 2:33 AM on Jul 28:
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Somehting in the style of Erin #52 (unfortunately):
My body hurts some
and my soul even more so
where is God right now?
72. Gina said the following at 9:58 AM on Jul 28:
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Congratulations, Suzanne!
73. Natasha said the following at 11:09 AM on Jul 28:
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Oil leaked in a river,
Near my town in Michigan.
I'm mad! What a waste.
74. Emily U said the following at 12:27 PM on Jul 28:
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Having baby too!
Congratulations to you
sweet news everywhere!
A friend of my family's always signs guestbooks with a haiku.
75. Megan R said the following at 12:47 PM on Jul 28:
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Congratulations!
I'm due in January, but haven't gotten to the "eating all the time" stage yet :)
76. Annajazz said the following at 12:57 PM on Jul 29:
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Sitting at this job
Don't know why I'm even here
Still my God is near
I'll keep trusting Him
and give all praise to the King
lift my voice and sing
77. Heather said the following at 4:14 PM on Jul 29:
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Yay for the Gosselins!!
Just finished the last
class for my Masters degree.
Students, here I come!
78. Sarah P. said the following at 8:37 AM on Jul 30:
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Sun, souls, atoms joined
By wisdom, Christ's life and death
Teaching vocation
79. K. Riley said the following at 9:03 PM on Jul 30:
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lost in scattered thought
heart fights unrelenting mind
Christ's love is what's sought
80. Ashley said the following at 12:45 PM on Aug 2:
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Just turned Twenty Five
Was just dumped a month ago
Asked out tomorrow...
Bible Study group
Thinks I should give him a chance
But he's thirty six!
81. Andrea-Elena said the following at 2:22 PM on Aug 4:
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Ashley (#80):
It worked for Ted
and his wife, so maybe try.
He might be "the one."
{That was rather more haiku-ish, than haiku.
And yes, there are 12 years between Ted and his wife, if I remember correctly.}
82. Ashley said the following at 3:23 PM on Aug 4:
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heh! :D
Andrea-Elena, you made me smile XD
Here goes nothing...
It could have gone worse
I think I'd like to be friends
He's just not my type
I feel badly though,
We'd go out again if he'd
body-swap my ex!
I guess I'm shallow
He seems like a decent guy
someone else will see.
He'll be at my house
For a party late this month
Emma Woodhouse? Me?
:P
83. Andrea-Elena said the following at 1:12 AM on Aug 5:
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Ashley,
I'm gonna go ahead and skip the haiku. It's too early in the morning. (There, that'll be my excuse! => )
Hey, I turn 35 this year, so his 36 is just fine for me. So..... where do you live? =D
84. Ashley said the following at 10:19 PM on Aug 8:
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Ohio. ;) You up for Sushi and a Drive?
85. Tonia said the following at 12:37 PM on Sep 1:
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I feel God around
me even with all these fears
He will fight for me