So much to say today, and hardly a hint of oomph with which to say it.
I’m in Chicago.
I arrived this morning, which feels like about three mornings ago.
I would like to write about my school and library visits this afternoon.
(Funny)
(And cute)
And I would like to write about the warm and gushy way Greg shared my poem today at Gottabook.
(Warm and gushy)
(And blushy)
And I would really, really like to tell you about being here in this city and space with my agents and about 20 of my agent mates, talking about books and schools and blogs and editors and, oh, chocolate and yoga and stuff.
(Funny)
(And cute)
But I’ll have to wait and share some of that over the weekend.
Right now I just want to say that today is my husband’s 46th birthday.
He is currently in between feeling "bad" and feeling "worse" thanks to the curse of dividing cells and the wonders of modern medicine. But nonetheless, he is at home celebrating his birthday by taking Small One to gymnastics and helping Tall One learn a mariachi tune on her violin and just being the all-around good guy that he is.
All the things I’d like to say about him right now would sound a little sappy and sentimental and starry-eyed.
So, instead, here’s his birthday haiku.
And thanks, Honey, for everything….
Haiku 29
4/29/2010
You leave breathing room,
space for birds to sing, and fly.
So of course they do.
This one touched my heart. What a lovely birthday poem for your hubby. I hope it was a great day for him and your girls (mariachi tune on the violin — I love it).
Liz, I love the haiku. I hope you keep enjoying Chicago and that your husband’s birthday is full of celebratory moments.
Oh, Liz. That’s gorgeous. I want to inhale your words over and over.
If you must be apart, I’m so glad you’re both surrounded by music and family and friends and good things today.
tanita says 🙂
Oh, Liz. That’s beautiful. By saying so little — none of that starry-eyed sap and sentiment for you, no, no — you’ve said so much.
Candles are lit for the birthday boy, and prayers ascending on the lilting strains of mariachi. <3
Lovely.
Beautiful Liz! Happy Birthday to your husband. Have enjoyed all your haiku this month. 🙂
((((((((Liz and her hubby))))))))
Enjoy your time with agents and writer friends. You and your family are often in my thoughts and prayers.
Love this haiku.
I hope that his next birthday will come with relief and with these health issues far behind you!
Wonderful! Wish I could be that articulate about my hubby. 🙂