I used to love playing on swing sets — even hanging upside down. Though I still occasionally swing beside my grandchildren, I can’t tell you the last time I hung upside down. But I can tell you if I were to try to hang like a monkey, I’d probably walk like a monkey for days after.

When I see an old photo like this one, the question of where that little girl went pops into my mind, but only for a moment. Because I know the answer. She hides in my characters, especially Jubie.

I’ve been told by some (and I always appreciate critique) that perhaps I should tone Jubie down. I understand, and reluctantly agree. But it kind of reminds me of when my mom used to tell me to “curb my enthusiasm” when I was a little girl. 🙂

So, Day 23’s haiku is to honor the inner child in all of us. How does your inner child reappear? Write a haiku! You might win a copy of my book, Life: Haiku by Haiku!

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New to writing haiku? Here’s the pattern:

Three lines with a total of seventeen syllables:

5 syllables
7 syllables
5 syllables

Anyone who shares a haiku in the comments is entered into a drawing to win a copy of my book, Life: Haiku by Haiku!