deep in thought she lies
emotive girl; soulful eyes
tomorrow a smile
- steve aldrich

this haiku was created by a photography friend, a friend whom i have never met. he created the haiku specifically for this image. i read it. i loved it. i asked him if i could share his words on my blog. i thought what he wrote couldn't be more perfect.

i can't explain how wonderful it is to have a photograph be more than just a photograph...to be a photograph that evokes thought and emotion. this is what i long to capture every time i shoot.

thanks again steve, for sharing your beautiful haiku.

also, i wanted to share this, from kiele's deaf itinerent teacher, who came to kiele's deaf/hard-of-hearing play performance yesterday. i am beyond proud of kiele and the amazing child she is...through and through!!

Well, I just have to say it again...Kiele was fantastic and she really made the show. I know I'm biased, but Lew is not and he said she was the real actress in the group and the glue in the show. She radiates on stage and off. And I felt her speech stood out, I was just so proud of her! She is amazing Deb, and I don't just mean today...as I've said before, she's got it all, she's smart, so responsible, so naturally sweet from the inside out, sensitive, kind, beautiful. And you share in her success, your drive and perseverance in not letting "professionals" make decisions which could have limited her in being able to achieve her dreams have led her to where she is and where she is going...I can't wait to see where she is going! I was so touched by her today and just had to share with you how much joy she gives me. Every time she came on stage I got teary!