Two social crystals Two lovely books together Under lamp of love One mere paperback The other hardbound gilded Intense struggle on “We shall overcome” Resonated day and night A rope walking tight Page combined with page A new book of poems grew As a haiku came Baby on her toes Tremor occurred but the ball Every time bounced back A third book now grows New story of a new home Blue waves in white foam In their shell a pearl Now a ten year old bright boy The family’s joy Time moves on the shore I still look to forming waves In poetry caves __________________________________________ May 4, 2016 Format 5-7-5 : (www. howmanysyllables.com) Submission for Haiku on “My Family” – Poetry Contest Sponsored by : marvin celestial