haiku: one birthday two souls

 

My dad and I share the same birthday, which is November 6th. Quite a milestone, my dad turns 80 today.

Thanks, Dad, for holding my hand through the journey. Here are a few haiku in honor of you.

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One birthday two souls

twenty-four years between us

daddy and daughter.

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“Benny” and “Bonnie”

written on the cake for two–

how many candles?

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Sunday morn and night,

Wednesday night off to church

spring, summer, fall snow.

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Trucks, gardens, cars, tools:

strong hands work hard with purpose

ways to show his love.

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He works with his hands

Jesus’ face shines on his heart

I see Light in him.

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Shoulders slump with care:

May heart in December frame,

he’s eighty today.

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Eighty years’ milestone

God’s grace shines brightly and shows,

there’s joy in sunset.

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Happy birthday dad

thanks for love, patience, and grace

thanks dad, just plain thanks!

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Here’s a little hope:

yesterday is full reward,

the best yet will be.

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My father’s shadow

lengthens across the years of

what was, is, will be.

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What I want for my

birthday? Days of quiet peace,

nothing but the sea.

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