Chez Alice (haibun)

CARPE DIEM HAIKU KAI, Haibun, Haiku, Troiku 1 Minute

Sunday brunch had become a tradition for these ladies. Some were divorced; a few never tied the knot and one widowed. They met at work years ago and since  had all retired. For many retirement meant either long overdue travelling with their mate or slipping away into oblivion, but not these ladies.   They  seemed like born again “girls”. They went on road trips together, started a book club, hosted social teas,  attended art exhibits and often took to the streets now and then advocating for change.

(Troiku)

A lovely name
Chez Alice’s menu
special of the day

A lovely name
wet nurse feeds another babe
sustenance

Chez Alice’s menu
array of helpings
sweet and light

special of the day
extra virgin spread
high in harmony

© Tournesol ’15

CP A Lovely Name

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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

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18 thoughts on “Chez Alice (haibun)”

  2. It’s really a joy Cheryl Lynn to read so many Troiku and you have mastered this form so well. What a wonderful group you are talking about in this “short story”

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  3. Well, now, what a fun group. I knew a group like that in Missouri. And they dressed to the nines, too. Me in retirement, somewhere between travelling and oblivion. Your troiku is delightful!

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