It came upon me, pulled me back
Writer eclipsed by other selves.
Grandmother, mom, budget minder
Guardian of aging body
Existing in a prose-bound life.
I eked out a few haiku
Just to see the gift was there
But not enough to spur me on.
Trusty dawn sky stripes of pink
Nowhere seen in dull gray clouds.
Family drama for a while
Filled my heart, took energy.
Found new friend to minister
To some health related needs.
Things were smoothing out.
Then from the blue a whammy day.
Son lost job. I might lose tooth.
I was surprised to feel peace.
Son had long feared he’d be fired.
Second shoe dropped. New start ahead.
As for my tooth, a close call
Root canal did the trick.
Today I write prosaic stuff
In poetic verse of sorts.
I learn to write I must just write.
poetrybyheart.me 
Oh yes! You captured my life perfectly, including finally making a truce with reality that brings peace even when my life springs new leaks. Glad I found your blog.
Thanks for your comment. It is good to find common bonds. “Springing new leaks” does seem to go with the territory of aging.
There is much energy that was captured in this poem that was fixed with a trip to the dentist.
You’re right. Thanks for pointing that out ot me. 🙂
I liked this! Haiku has certainly honed your images. Good job, Girl
I really love these poems or verse that talk about your life and let us know more about you. You talk about every day things and struggles and it hits home with me! It is also lovely and poetic! xx
Thank you, Lynn. What you say about my writing is also why I like yours, only your struggles are not everyday ones. ❤
you really make it flow and throw in beauty as well as hardship, I love that!I hope your son finds another job and I am glad you kept your tooth. I can feel that pain, I lost two which is just not something done in my family! no dental for me all those years caught up with me! I just got a bridge after about 10 years. I am so so so glad you kept the tooth!
Thanks for your comment and being interested in my life. It’s too bad about your teeth problems. I’m glad you have a bridge now.
Thanks I am too! I love your haiku and these interesting poems!
I’m glad you like my haiku and poems. Thanks.
Sure xx
Sorry about the drama…and yes, we must write regardless 🙂
Thanks for your comment.
Most welcome.
Your work is so personal and real. it’s a pleasure to read. I hope everything works out. ❤ Here's to being at peace no matter what life brings us. ((hugs))
Your comment means a lot to me. Things are working out , especially with my body’s healing. I’m beginning to feel peace spread over me. Thanks for your well wishes.
Haiku is good, just always seem to have more words that need to fit between syllables. Love he longer stuff as it speaks volumes on how everyone has their days and hurdles. Liked this a lot too😊
Thanks for your comment on haiku and longer writings. Longer writings come from deeper inside me. I think each has its place. I appreciate your reading so many of my posts. 🙂
For some reason you’re not showing up in my email, when I get high speed internet again in two weeks or so, I have to switch you over to mail delivery. Just to like a blog, it takes ten minutes, pinging off of cell towers with the iPad Internet….takes for-ev-er….I enjoyed what I read and look forward to more too. Peace and love, K
Peace, love and best wishes for your renewed high speed internet. ❤ Viva