Last night just before bed, I was pondering my daily haiku and subsequent blog post. I took some photos of storyboards from a Life Book 2017 lesson (more on those in another blog) and was thinking they may be the muse for today. But when I turned my bed down, Spook (aka known as Little Cat in my haiku even though she is now far from little) burrowed her way under the sheet. Confident she was completely hidden and safe from view, she began to purr deeply. My inspiration! She reminded me of how much I loved blanket forts when I was young. I called them tents. I'd drape tableclothes over the extended leaf of the dining room table and weigh them with books and heavy ornaments until they stayed hanging down to the floor on all sides. Then I'd bring cushions and dolls and teddies and books and cats and dogs in with me. I loved hiding from view like this. Of course, everyone knew I was there but it didn't matter. I felt safe and secure. And hidden. The pets didn't always stay as long, eager to not miss out on something but my teddies and dolls had no problem staying with me for as long as I wanted. So I snuggled under my sheets last night with Spook beside me and I drifted off to sleep night with good childhood memories swirling in my mind. Did you have 'secret' hiding places as a child? Do you still? Wishing you a day of feeling safe and secure. Day # 62 of #100daysofsybhaiku & #the100dayproject & day #92 of #365daysofsybwriting & #365daysofhaiku on instagram (please follow me at @lassfromyorks) As you can tell, I was a little concerned about my sloppy writing being mistaken as 'blanket farts'. Lol. Definitely not as enjoyable!
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When I was very little, I used to like to hide under beds. It felt safe. It was also my go to hiding place when my daddy would play hide and seek with me. I was rather disappointed when I no longer fit under the bed and when we stopped playing hide and seek.
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Sue Blott
4/3/2021 01:29:02 am
Those are lovely memories, Lisa. Thank you for sharing. I hear you about hiding in your art room! Me too!
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Kathy
4/2/2021 03:29:18 pm
I loved making forts - my sisters and I would have elaborate forts with separate rooms - blankets, sheets and towels draped over everything - thanks for the memory!
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Sue Blott
4/3/2021 01:30:34 am
Oh your forts sound like castles, Kathy! Great memories. Thank you for sharing!
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Sue Blott
4/3/2021 01:32:42 am
Haha! That sounds super cosy, Nicole! Thank you for reading and commenting.
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Ann
4/2/2021 03:54:23 pm
Every once in a while, if I'm really going through something, I hide in my closet.
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Sue Blott
4/3/2021 01:36:59 am
I hear you, Ann. Something reassuring about being hidden from view and tucked away. I had a huge wardrobe in my bedroom as a child but I was terrified of it cos of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe so closets don't bring me comfort in the same way. Thank you for sharing.
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I so love this post. I used to put a drape that looked like a house over the card table and crawl into it. I brought in my dolls and books. I did have a cat but don't remember if she came too.
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Sue Blott
4/3/2021 01:39:07 am
Aw, so glad you enjoyed the post and where it took you, Jean. Thank you for commenting and sharing. Loved reading your memories.
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Victoria
4/2/2021 11:10:25 pm
Blanket tents! Such a simply magical memory! Though my mind does not have to remember too far back. Thanks to the fountain of youth disguised as grandchildren, my "fort" as they call them days are still relevant.
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Sue Blott
4/3/2021 01:42:38 am
Glad this was a good memory for you, Victoria. Lovely how these traditions carry on through the generations and you can relive them all over again! Thank you for reading and commenting.
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Cheryl Turtlemoon
4/3/2021 09:34:41 am
I didn’t build a fort, or do blanket things but I can appreciate the safety they make you feel. When we went into lockdown I had a bivvy up - my own fort. I loved it! Thanks for the reminder!
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Sue Blott
4/4/2021 01:52:40 pm
Lol! You're welcome for the reminder, Cheryl. And you're right about lockdown...our homes have become our blanket forts. :-)
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I had forgotten all about this! I loved blanket forts as a child. It was so much fun to make a secret hide-y place with favorite stuffed animals, a pillow, and a book. It was a nice respite from being part of a large, noisy, rambunctious family with 4 somewhat annoying brothers. My little sisters were much younger and not so anoying :)
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Sue Blott
4/4/2021 01:55:59 pm
I'm an only child and still cherished my blanket forts so can only imagine what a haven yours must have been, Mary! Thank you for sharing your memories.
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