setting sail (haiku)

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He had won many trophies in regattas all over North America and yet…

before setting sail
his knees kiss the sand –
crossing himself

© Tournesol ’15

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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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30 thoughts on “setting sail (haiku)”

    1. Well, that is one great idea!! The person I had in mind taught my ex and I how to sail a catamaran and was afraid of water, could not swim and respected the water and wind.

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  4. I resonate with this lovely gem of a poem. I know exactly how (s)he feels. The last time I flew to France, the trip was so turbulent that I kissed the ground in Paris.

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    1. Yes, he respected the elements. And on my first and only trip overseas (UK) there was so much turbulence the person sitting next to me tried to comfort me and then I understood why people clap when we land.

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      3. Yup. Everything important to me in this world (my husband and kids) was on the plane with me. I thought the wings would shake off with so many hours of turbulence. But they didn’t. YAY!

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      4. Aw gee, Alice, I can only imagine your fear and relieved you are all well…the angels are smiling on your family, kiddo. Blessings x

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  6. Thinking of the Almighty before starting the journey… wonderful thought Cheryl 🙂
    Thank you for the visit…

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    1. He was indeed. The first time I tried trapeze on a catamaran,I felt with him at the bow and his wife as the crew because I knew he would not take chances to flip over

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