The Haiku Of Now
Not going to school, work, or play without fear of what you may see, hear, or what could happen to you
My six-year-old grand
knows the color of my skin
Is afraid for me!
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Denise E Lindquist
I am married with 7 children, 28 grands, and 13 great-grandchildren. I am a culture consultant part-time. I write A Poem a Day in February for 8 years now. I wrote 4 - 50,000 word stories in NaNoWriMo. I write on Vocal/Medium daily.
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My six-year-old grand My six-year-old grand knows the color of my skin Is afraid for me! knows the color of my skin Is afraid for me!
How early young children learn the sad truths of our world. So much in this concise and poignant haiku. 🌹
My granddaughter said I had grey hair. I have 😁
Sadly, the reality of today's America.
Way so sad yet loving as well. Good job on a view of society today.