It’s Haibun Monday at dVerse, and I’m a day late… Xenia Tran is our host and she says:

For today’s Haibun Monday, you are invited to create a haibun about September and a special moment you experienced during this month or are looking forward to.

The prose can be narrative, lyrical or terse and the ku can be either a three-line haiku or a monoku (haiku in a single line).

You can have alternating blocks of prose and verse, as long as the total word count does not exceed 250 words.

I wish you all happy writing and if you are new to dVerse, here’s what to do:

  • Write a haibun about a special moment in September and post it on your blog.
  • Click on Mr. Linky below to add your name and direct url to your work.
  • Add a link for dVerse on your page so others can find us as well.
  • Visit other poets on the list to read their poems and comment.
  • Visit our virtual pub and say hello.
  • Have fun!

Verdant leaves still cover the oak tree. Last week, I spent a few hours sitting on a bench, enjoying the nothingness of just being. My breath slowed and time hung in the balance.

For once, Michigan’s weather was perfect. That morning, I recognized the sound of crickets, a reminder of summer days. In the sky above, the Canadian geese flew south.

autumn solitude...
goldenrod rustles
in the wind

© Colleen M. Chesebro

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22 responses to “The Poet-tree, haibun”

  1. So nice to just take in the quiet moments of autumn…..before the noise of winter steps in.

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    1. I’ve written poetry under this tree. It’s a lovely spot in our neighborhood. Thanks so much, Mish.

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  2. Judging from the quality of the haibuns, including yours, this was a particularly good prompt.

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    1. It’s always easier to write haibun and haiku when a season is already involved. But, I have to agree… I loved the prompt.

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  3. Refreshing and rejuvenating! ❤

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  4. Oh, what a wonderful moment that is to contemplate.

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  5. What a beautiful, meditative haibun Colleen and such a peaceful place to enjoy ‘the nothingness of being’. Thank you so much for joining in! 💜

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    1. Thank you for the lovely prompt. 🙏🏻

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      1. You’re very welcome! 💖

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  6. How serene is this moment and perfectly captured in your autumn solitude.

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    1. Thanks Grace. It was one of those special days.

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  7. Just sitting with the trees is a good place to be. (K)

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    1. It’s the peace this time of year brings that is so lovely.

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  8. i love the details you have included here, Colleen.

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    1. Thank you. It’s such a great spot.

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  9. Oh, I like it. 👏
    Sounds like some Master Issa I was reading today. Thanks. Blessings.

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    1. Ohhh you were in good company, Selma. Thanks so much. 💜

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      1. Good company indeed. XoXo

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