setting sail (haiku)

Tournesol Haiku 2015-09-142015-09-14 1 Minute

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

before setting sail
his knees kiss the sand –
crossing himself

Published by Tournesol

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Published 2015-09-142015-09-14

30 thoughts on “setting sail (haiku)”

Rall says:

2015-09-14 at 03:54

Lovely image… I’m thinking Christopher Columbus !

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1. Cheryl-Lynn says:
  
  2015-09-14 at 04:01
  
  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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Kalpana solsi says:

2015-09-14 at 08:47

Bowing to Almighty before setting sail.

Serene haiku

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1. Cheryl-Lynn says:
  
  2015-09-14 at 17:14
  
  Thank you:)
  
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readinpleasure says:

2015-09-14 at 14:05

Double protection! 🙂

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1. Cheryl-Lynn says:
  
  2015-09-14 at 17:18
  
  Indeed!
  
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Alice Keys says:

2015-09-15 at 02:32

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. Cheryl-Lynn says:
  
  2015-09-15 at 02:35
  
  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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  1. Alice Keys says:
    
    2015-09-15 at 03:24
    
    I think our last trip was our last trip .
    
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  2. Cheryl-Lynn says:
    
    2015-09-15 at 03:30
    
    It sounds like it was pretty scary.
    
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  3. Alice Keys says:
    
    2015-09-15 at 20:19
    
    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. Cheryl-Lynn says:
    
    2015-09-15 at 21:11
    
    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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  5. Alice Keys says:
    
    2015-09-16 at 01:30
    
    Thanks. Water under the bridge and all. 🙂
    
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J Cosmo Newbery says:

2015-09-15 at 09:57

I do that before I catch the #75 tram.

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1. Cheryl-Lynn says:
  
  2015-09-15 at 10:02
  
  Really? nice.
  
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Archana Kapoor says:

2015-09-15 at 14:38

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

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1. Cheryl-Lynn says:
  
  2015-09-15 at 21:07
  
  Thank you, I really enjoyed my visit!
  
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Kathy Combs (@KathyCombs16) says:

2015-09-16 at 02:43

I liked how no matter how many times he had done it, he still prayed for a safe journey each time.

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1. Cheryl-Lynn says:
  
  2015-09-16 at 03:20
  
  Yes, as he did recognize there is Higher Power.
  
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janicead says:

2015-09-16 at 02:58

Beautiful image! The back story is interesting, too.

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1. Cheryl-Lynn says:
  
  2015-09-16 at 03:21
  
  Thanks, Janice. Hope you are getting better.
  
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Bastet says:

2015-09-16 at 08:05

A well-grounded sailor! 🙂

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1. Cheryl-Lynn says:
  
  2015-09-16 at 15:34
  
  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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  1. Bastet says:
    
    2015-09-16 at 16:07
    
    🙂 Ah, what wonderful memories I’m sure … sounds thrilling!
    
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  2. Cheryl-Lynn says:
    
    2015-09-16 at 16:18
    
    Yep, when I later dated a fella with a Harley, I felt the same thrill riding as sailing on trapeze.
    
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  3. Bastet says:
    
    2015-09-17 at 05:19
    
    Ah yes .. love riding on a motorcycle .. a great experience, almost as good as sailing!
    
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milan rajkumar says:

2015-09-19 at 07:46

Its profound !

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1. Cheryl-Lynn says:
  
  2015-09-19 at 07:59
  
  I’m pleased you enjoyed it, Milan!
  
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  1. milan rajkumar says:
    
    2015-09-23 at 17:57
    
    O I do .
    
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  2. Cheryl-Lynn says:
    
    2015-09-23 at 22:51
    
    Thanks, Milan, your comments are always so encouraging:)
    
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