red smudge of dawn
on the back of her young hand
lipstick tests
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This poem was written in response to Carpe Diem #1214 dawn, another great prompt from Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. And to finish, here’s Fun Boy Three –
This makes me smile … I remember those first lipstick tests …
Ah yes, my niece stars in this haiku… We used to have fun going birthday shopping for all sorts of toys, now it’s just clothes and make-up [sigh] :S
I kinda figured that was your niece 🙂
Clothes and make up … ai yai yai …
Will have a drink in your honor tonight. o.O