Pensieve's Poetic License - Cinquain Celebration

Robin at Pensieve has challenged our creative juices this month. I wrote this, in a burst of catch up, last Sunday evening, thinking that the assignment was due last week.

When I realized my mistake, I set it aside with the idea that I would write more, make it wonderful, and just be on it with a joyful vengeance.

Didn't happen.

So without further ado, I present my Cinquain - which celebrates my daughters. Happy birthday (December 17th) Karmyn and (December 30th) Jennifer. And,our Goddaughter, Beckie (the 22nd).

I am blessed.


Birthdays
in December
Highlight the Calendar
through tear smudged Memories
of Daughters


Robin will have Mr. Linky up tomorrow before the sun rises - I'm going to be there or be square.
(Fun Monday is Below)

Comments

BarnGoddess said…
hey- for just throwing that together, it's GREAT!

that is a lot of December b-days....
4:48 PM, December 16, 2007
BarnGoddess said…
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4:48 PM, December 16, 2007
Kila said…
So I take it December is an expensive month for you! Yet, priceless! :)
5:22 PM, December 16, 2007
Anonymous said…
Wow. December is a very busy month for you!

Was it hard for your daughters to have a birthday so close to Christmas? Baby Bug's is on the 29th and I wonder if she'll get overlooked in all the holiday hoopla.

Kailani
An Island Life
7:14 PM, December 16, 2007
willowtree said…
I'm doing this one too.
8:08 PM, December 16, 2007
Robinella said…
Oh I love it! I've got to reread the rules for this one. I'd never heard of it before. Thanks for sharing.
8:53 PM, December 16, 2007
Anonymous said…
Just checking something
9:26 PM, December 16, 2007
Anonymous said…
hahahaha!

I have a special one going up tomorrow in honor of my bday too! just as I was telling WT - like mother, like daughter
10:05 PM, December 16, 2007
Christy Woolum said…
Nice topic for cinquain... you have inspired me to use this format with my students this week. I hope the weather is okay down your way.
10:10 PM, December 16, 2007
Amanda said…
Hi mom! Nice shout out
12:57 AM, December 17, 2007
Susan in va said…
You ARE blessed, Pamela. They grow up fast, don't they? (I know, I know - I don't have any idea HOW fast, do I?)

December is certainly a busy month for you! I'm sure it's your favorite time of year.
6:52 AM, December 17, 2007
Anonymous said…
How gorgeous.
6:58 AM, December 17, 2007
Heather said…
Happy b-day to the mom who dealt with the labor and raising of the children!
7:43 AM, December 17, 2007
M@ said…
I think you're going to be there AND be square, Pam. :)
8:20 AM, December 17, 2007
lissa said…
Wonderfully written.
10:58 AM, December 17, 2007
thirdworstpoetinthegalaxy said…
Sorry to say I had to look up cinquain. :(
11:39 AM, December 17, 2007
kitten said…
I have our winner post up!
5:26 AM, December 18, 2007
Unknown said…
You didn't get very lucky having all those birthdays right by Christmas. Love your poem though!
6:50 AM, December 18, 2007
Anonymous said…
Wow, February must have been a busy month.

Great little poem.

nikki
7:51 AM, December 18, 2007
paisley said…
perfect... i don't think you should change a thing......
7:28 AM, December 19, 2007
Beth/Mom2TwoVikings said…
All these birthdays in December - there must be cold Februarys where you are! *wink*
12:24 PM, December 19, 2007
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