summer swallowed her
not wasting her heart on fear
swim girl took the plunge
this is my wish for you.
to give yourself fully to the world around you.
forget the weight of things and
jump without reservation into the
heart of the heart
of life,
into the joy of living one bright moment to the next.
welcome lovers of small words
time to haiku my heart!
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This lady looks like how I feel, but jumping anyway! ;~)X
Posted by: Sue Fox | July 18, 2013 at 11:51 PM
I love the girl. She's ready to plunge into the water. Plenty of that going on here on the Midwest lakes this season.
Your spirit moves me. To keep the faith of a child amidst what you deal with on a daily basis is nothing less than a miracle. Thank you for your positive outlook and very wise advice about how to live from the heart.
Much Peace sent your way
Posted by: spadoman | July 19, 2013 at 03:08 AM
I still fear swimming!! :) Took the plunge many a times and each time it was like the first time!! The Swim girl too looks a bit afraid to take that plunge, just like me!! :D It so reminded me of myself!! ;)
Posted by: Nanka | July 19, 2013 at 03:38 AM
Each day I try to forget the "weight of things" but it's hard. I keep trying. I love your swim doll. She looks very crafty.
Posted by: judie | July 19, 2013 at 04:13 AM
i have but a moment
still
i love
her,
your swim*girl
ready for her plunge
&
her expressive eyes
wondering
wondering
""what have i done??
but
here i go ANYWAY ...""
{{ so good to B
here
with you all
this day
thinking deeply
how art & poetry
surrounds us
& keeps us a~float
during challenging times
thank-you }}
Posted by: somepinkflowers | July 19, 2013 at 04:22 AM
Your gentle, encouraging words nourish me today more than you will ever know. Thank you.
Posted by: Wabi Sabi | July 19, 2013 at 05:38 AM
Your haiku makes me want to take the plunge too!
Posted by: magicalmysticalteacher | July 19, 2013 at 07:11 AM
Oh, I love your swim girl, and her bravery!
Posted by: Karen, Something Written | July 19, 2013 at 07:20 AM
We are playing with the same theme today, Beautiful ! Here's to jumping in and staying cool, and most of all, following our bliss !
Happy summer to you, Darling Heart !
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | July 19, 2013 at 07:25 AM
how much do I love swim-girl!
I am happy to be here again
among the loving energy
of the world's most magical gathering place.
I am sorry for my absence,
sometimes I feel too fragile
for the internet.
♥Love♥ xo
Posted by: priti.lisa | July 19, 2013 at 07:30 AM
Daring greatly is one way to live fully. She will be brave.
Posted by: gemma | July 19, 2013 at 08:09 AM
I love the fun of this haiku, and good advice!!! Swim girl is just so cute!
Posted by: peggy gatto | July 19, 2013 at 08:38 AM
oh, Rebecca, my eyes were deceiving me! I finally saw that swim girl had a floaty around her, I saw a snake! I was thinking, she must be REALLY BRAVE jumping in the water with a snake wrapped around her! I felt like she looks one time- for the final test in a college swimming class, we had to dive in or jump feet first from the high dive. I chose the latter because I couldn't dive AND hold my nose. So...I probably looked just like her.
thank you, your posts touch me in so many ways! love and peace being blown your way.
Posted by: Nonnie | July 19, 2013 at 08:44 AM
Diving right into things..life and love, summer and experiences
with you and your lovely swim girl!!
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | July 19, 2013 at 08:59 AM
Dearest Rebecca, we both wrote today about fear... you jumping, me facing. Being. All that we are. So grateful to be a part of this circle of words and offerings. Much love to you as we plunge into life with all our heart... XOXOXO
Posted by: Lea | July 19, 2013 at 11:21 AM
No fear - a late coming rule for my life.
Posted by: annie | July 19, 2013 at 11:46 AM
Such an inspiring photo and haiku
Posted by: Reading Pleasure | July 19, 2013 at 12:29 PM
diving to escape the fearful heat
Posted by: phil | July 19, 2013 at 06:18 PM
beautiful capture...lovely words!
Posted by: Kalyan | July 20, 2013 at 05:34 AM
thank you rebecca... may we all be held whenever we plunge into something new.
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | July 20, 2013 at 05:28 PM
I have saved this page hoping to read and comment. But even magnified, without a headache, too much reading makes me dizzy. Please forgive me. I just read a bunch I'd saved from over a week ago and must retire for now. Will be glad when head/eye issues are resolved.
Posted by: Maggie Grace | July 23, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Love that reference "lover of small words"! Your poetry is inspiring.
Posted by: Judy Sheldon-Walker | July 23, 2013 at 11:10 PM