wind-blown sea foam
a toddler in gum boots
briefly disappears
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Vanessa Proctor
Vanessa Proctor is immediate past president of the Australian Haiku Society. Her haiku, as well as appearing in print and online, has been carved in stone, printed on tea bag labels and set to music.
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Love 'gum boots'! Haven't heard that term for years. Captures the essence of a child exploring the wild areas of their territory both physically and internally.
The last line is disturbing at first, but I'm guessing it was for seconds and probaby sporting a beard of sea foam!
Love 'gum boots'! Haven't heard that term for years. Captures the essence of a child exploring the wild areas of their territory both physically and internally.
The last line is disturbing at first, but I'm guessing it was for seconds and probaby sporting a beard of sea foam!
warm regards,
Alan