Tag: Haibun

Haibun: Joy

  Writing has always been my passion and the place I go in search of myself. A year ago, I walked away from my career to venture into a new, unknown world- the world of poetry, stories, and blogging. I have learned so much… Continue Reading “Haibun: Joy”

Flowers of Happiness

Spring arrives in the desert on the wings of butterflies flitting through my garden. The cool breeze kisses my face as I plunge my nose into a perfumed rose. Bees are buzzing about the desert milkweed and cacti, gathering pollen for the nectar of… Continue Reading “Flowers of Happiness”

#Haibun: Lemon Blossom

Late afternoon in the garden and the sun warms my chilled skin as I sink into the cushioned rocker and breathe.   The air is pure, yet thick and cloying as the lemon blossoms are bursting forth with citrusy beauty. The hypnotic combination of… Continue Reading “#Haibun: Lemon Blossom”

#Haibun: Death

February 18,1994 Chilling cold, a slate grey day. As we step from the hearse the rain, with an audible sigh of relief from the burgeoning sky, begins. People come forward, offer umbrellas. Nothing penetrates the mask I wear, not the rain, not the cold,… Continue Reading “#Haibun: Death”

#Haibun: Paris and Roses

We walk the streets of Paris for eternity, not caring what day or time it is. Magical moments catching the light in golden drenched photos. You buy me a bouquet of red and white roses. Returning to our flat we take a self-portrait in… Continue Reading “#Haibun: Paris and Roses”

#Haibun: Writing

Being left-handed, I worked hard at writing well. A memory: First grade, a substitute teacher for the day. A regular elementary school in Houston, Texas. But that day I learned I was a spawn of the devil because I wrote with my left hand.… Continue Reading “#Haibun: Writing”

#Haibun: Sharp Shinned Hawk

Every morning, I write with nature surrounding me. The view from my window allows me to observe the arrival of my feathered guests. A red-headed woodpecker comes to peck, peck, peck on the mesquite. From pigeons to mourning doves to peach faced love birds,… Continue Reading “#Haibun: Sharp Shinned Hawk”