cold bedding (haibun)

Tournesol Haibun 2014-11-202014-11-20 1 Minute

Ten days passed since I had been to work, and since I had marched on that footpath…my shortcut to work. Today I walked through the bush on this cold sunny day, slipping on the icy patches mourning the dormant shrubs…all I could see now, were patches of brown leaves and branches hugging the snow surface. I did not take a photo of this new image. No, looking around at the huge change, I needed to mourn the life trampled on by heavy wet snow. Tomorrow will be another day…then, and only then, perhaps shall I photograph this newly treacherous footpath.

sluggish bushes
disheveled on white
cold sheets

Haiku Horizons “cold”

Published by Tournesol

A little bit about moi: I am a mom, a nana, a sister, a woman, a friend, a human being…a youth counsellor, Family Life Educator. I have been working in the helping profession for over 25 years and volunteered in various capacities from youths to seniors. Tournesol is my nom de plume for haiku and other Japanese form poetry here at Tournesoldansunjardin https://cheryllynnroberts.wordpress.com I hope you enjoy reading through my daily waka. I also have another blog "Stop the Stigma" where I may stand on my soapbox now and then and hope it will become a place to drop in and share or comment on issues important to you. In that vein this could be a great way to learn from each other. http://stigmahursteveryone.wordpress.com View all posts by Tournesol

Published 2014-11-202014-11-20

21 thoughts on “cold bedding (haibun)”

Paislee Blu says:

2014-11-20 at 07:09

I can feel the mood.

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1. Cheryl-Lynn @ Tournesol & Stigmahurtseveryone says:
  
  2014-11-20 at 07:41
  
  Ah yes, good then, that means I did something right:)
  
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  1. Paislee Blu says:
    
    2014-11-20 at 21:25
    
    Oh absolutely, your writing always speaks to me. While I’m here–can you advise me about purchasing those “grips” for footwear? Are the steel spike ones better, or not–and which would be both effective and economical? My research left me feeling overwhelmed, and price is always an issue. Thanks in advance.
    
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  2. Cheryl-Lynn @ Tournesol & Stigmahurtseveryone says:
    
    2014-11-21 at 01:02
    
    Mine are plastic grips and it is the first time I have purchased them for only $13 Cdn. but I know a good pair costs at least $20. To find the best recommendation (I was too lazy) check with the post office..the postman usually wear what is best.
    
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  3. Paislee Blu says:
    
    2014-11-21 at 05:23
    
    Now that is excellent advice–thank you!!! I gather you like the plastic ones, though?
    
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  4. Cheryl-Lynn @ Tournesol & Stigmahurtseveryone says:
    
    2014-11-21 at 05:37
    
    I didn’t try them yet…only moved back to Quebec 5 yrs ago and never needed them in Ontario…will try them tomorrow and let you know.
    
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  5. Paislee Blu says:
    
    2014-11-21 at 05:41
    
    Thanks Cheryl-Lynn–and I’ll call the P.O. tomorrow, see if I can get someone to answer the phone and offer a pro’s opinion. Mostly around here, the postal folks drive around in little trucks, rather than walking a “beat”.
    
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  6. Cheryl-Lynn @ Tournesol & Stigmahurtseveryone says:
    
    2014-11-21 at 05:44
    
    I’ll ask around here too.
    
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  7. Paislee Blu says:
    
    2014-11-21 at 05:45
    
    You’re very sweet, but don’t make it a priority–I realize you have a busier life than mine.
    
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  8. Cheryl-Lynn @ Tournesol & Stigmahurtseveryone says:
    
    2014-11-21 at 05:58
    
    I will try to notice when the postman passed tomorrow before I go to work…I leave work about noon and he passes an hour before.
    
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  9. Cheryl-Lynn @ Tournesol & Stigmahurtseveryone says:
    
    2014-11-21 at 06:02
    
    I just realized my son bought some good ones, I’ll text him tomorrow but this link said boots are better on black ice http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/winter-tire-boot-aims-to-thwart-icy-falls-1.931527
    
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  10. Paislee Blu says:
    
    2014-11-21 at 11:48
    
    Ahhh, thank you so much!
    
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Tracesofthesoul says:

2014-11-20 at 13:50

Reblogged this on Traces of the Soul.

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MichelleMarie says:

2014-11-20 at 13:59

LOVE LOVE LOVE (✿◠‿◠) ~(✿◠‿◠) ~

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Holistic Wayfarer says:

2014-11-21 at 04:49

Love the alliteration and the way you captured the moment with the disheveled and cold.

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1. Cheryl-Lynn @ Tournesol & Stigmahurtseveryone says:
  
  2014-11-21 at 05:36
  
  Gee thanks, Diana. I am always humbled when a haiku was written truly on that exact moment…I took a photograph of the mess bushes today…disheveled reminded me of a bad hair day! And being the daughter of hairdresser, I notice things like that:)
  
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Rallentanda Goossens says:

2014-11-22 at 12:19

I feel quite out of place(but pleased that I am)….heat wave tomorrow….going snorkelling and surfing.Woo hoo!

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1. Cheryl-Lynn @ Tournesol & Stigmahurtseveryone says:
  
  2014-11-22 at 23:51
  
  watch my face turn green with envy, it`s bloody cold here:(
  
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Alice Keys says:

2014-11-23 at 16:26

Very nice. Brrrr.:-)

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1. Cheryl-Lynn @ Tournesol & Stigmahurtseveryone says:
  
  2014-11-23 at 16:44
  
  It’s warmer today, it rained all night…just winter teasing us.
  
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  1. Alice Keys says:
    
    2014-11-24 at 16:47
    
    Cheryl-Lynn,
    Old man winter (why an old man?) likes to tease. Stay warm and dry.
    Alice
    
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