perfect simple gifts
even red hens pause for light,
dreaming of angels
***
vintage photograph from the heart warming collection of
jennifer haas
rancho jaguar folk art museum
we are home...
the beauty and charm of san miguel soulfully filling us, even from afar.
in honor of this love affair
mi compadre deb from deb did it
is hosting
a chance for everyone to share their lurid romance
with treasured photos and stories of
our shared passion,
mexico.
check us out, or better yet, join us!
until then
mi amors....
please
haiku my heart....
glad to be doing this again! And yours, as usual, is gorgeous in every way.
Posted by: Elizabeth | November 11, 2010 at 11:43 PM
Oh Rebecca. I see you there, as a little girl among the red hens. It is your "child spirit" among them there in white, feeding them with angelic rhymes and the gifts of hope and love that only you have to offer so many. Thank you for being you and for being home. Thank you for this lovely photograph which elicits what is so essential in Mexico--the beautiful simplicity of everyday life.
Much Love,
Noelle
Posted by: noelle | November 11, 2010 at 11:58 PM
Great haiku and photo. Thanks.
Re Mexico Mondays: I'm a little disappointed because it'll clash with my planned series - "Manchester and Milton Keynes Mondays". That's life I guess.
Have a nice day, Boonie
Posted by: Boonie | November 12, 2010 at 12:43 AM
Glad to be here.........
http://pendownmythought.blogspot.com/2010/11/secret-of-success.html
--Someone Is Special--
Posted by: Someone Is Special | November 12, 2010 at 12:45 AM
~dreaming of angels~ your haiku is beautiful, like YOU.
Posted by: deb taylor | November 12, 2010 at 01:33 AM
I remember playing with the hens in the hen houses!
love the playful haiku
love you
Sue x
Posted by: Sue fox | November 12, 2010 at 01:54 AM
You were missed. I,too, am glad you are back. Wonderful picture and Haiku!
Posted by: Cathy | November 12, 2010 at 04:58 AM
I think every kid should feed chickens at some point...that photo and haiku are so sweet,so warm!
Posted by: Chrissy | November 12, 2010 at 05:22 AM
I so want chickens.
Posted by: Jeannie | November 12, 2010 at 05:33 AM
I think red hens are a sort of angels. And black ones and speckled ones too.
Welcome home, rebecca. It is always so good to see you.
Love...Mary
Posted by: Ms. Moon | November 12, 2010 at 05:34 AM
(wanted to share one I wrote yesterday, too...)
Posted by: Chrissy | November 12, 2010 at 06:18 AM
I have such deep Mexico love too but seeing it through your eyes and those of the Lovely Deb will make it even deeper I am sure !
Big Love, Rebecca!
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | November 12, 2010 at 07:09 AM
Ah, you're really really back.
And gracing us again with your mellifluous and highly appreciated comments.
Posted by: joco | November 12, 2010 at 07:23 AM
dreaming as well and marigold still fill my head.
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | November 12, 2010 at 08:17 AM
She looks like a little angel. I love her pigtails and the way she's wearing her pretty white dress to feed the hens. I love the red hens, too. Somehow I got mixed up this morning and linked to last week's haiku, so here I am now in the right place!
Posted by: Leslie | November 12, 2010 at 08:32 AM
thank you so much for inviting me to return to Haiku my Heart. You are instilling a love of Haiku in me. Great to see you writing again.
Medusa/Terena
Posted by: terena | November 12, 2010 at 10:15 AM
AhhhHH! This photo brings back memories! I used to LOVE to feed the chickens!(this was of course before we had the mean rooster!) They were soOOOOo greatful! I imagine that lil gal's dress got a little dusty! Thanks! for such a SWEET Haiku and photo!Simple gifts are the BEST kind! xoxoxox
Posted by: Cinda Rae Oliverio | November 12, 2010 at 10:34 AM
I can almost feel the warm breath of the air amid the chatter of chickens and giggles of a child. Lovely image, lovelier haiku
Posted by: kim andersen | November 12, 2010 at 10:49 AM
the innocence of a child exhales... ahh, so many memories... yes, a wonderful simple gift rebecca... welcome back home... haiku my heart.frijoles
Posted by: ms pie | November 12, 2010 at 01:30 PM
Lovely and so true...
Posted by: Dianne | November 12, 2010 at 04:21 PM
oh hens and red hens
loving this potent image
collecting the eggs...
sashay on a breath
this translucent golden light
one more maple leaf...
oh and this one too:
raking golden leaves
effervescent milagros
miracles of light...
http://elizabethbunsen.typepad.com/be_dream_play/2010/11/drinking-from-my-black-cup-a-rakey-day.html
love you so,
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | November 12, 2010 at 07:09 PM
ohohohohoooooooohhhh...
yes
we love
our red hens
and french pigs
don't we!
:-)
the lesson
i am taking away from here
today--->
''''even red hens pause''''
so look for me
over
here
in Pause Mode!
Posted by: somepinkflowers | November 13, 2010 at 06:15 AM
The light in this photo is heavenly!
Posted by: Kathy | November 13, 2010 at 06:32 AM
Beautiful. I love the nostalgic quality of the photo and the magical essence of your words. There's something wistful about it all.
Thank you for correcting my link. I have no idea what happened.
Deb
Posted by: Deborah | November 14, 2010 at 09:58 PM