stalling with purpose (haibun)

CARPE DIEM HAIKU KAI, Tournesol dans un jardin 1 Minute

They set sail early in the morning leaving Venice- en-Québec to meet friends in Vermont for a picnic. He steered the cat keeping the mainsail taut. There was a soft breeze in the morning at barely ten knots but by noon it had dropped. They might not get to Grand Isle in time. He lowered the sail and leaned back and let her tack the jib searching patiently for a puff here and there. For the first time in years, the children were at their grandparents and they were finally able to talk without interruptions.

couple sets sail
nature whispers softly
lagging with a purpose
the cosmos grants a still day
soulmates connecting

©Tournesol’17/01/05

Carpe Diem #1114 Arrival (at Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port)

 

 

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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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2 thoughts on “stalling with purpose (haibun)”

  1. Beautiful haibun Cheryl Lynn …. I like how it fits our pilgrimage month. Sometimes you need time to speak with your loved ones on a place where no one disturbs you.

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    1. Thanks, those were treasured moments when the children were little. And yes, the walk along the road to Santiago needs to be done with awareness. I am enjoying the book I received this week

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