Kim had moved to the big city seeking a better life; major changes are difficult especially in the beginning. She was well aware of that. She felt so isolated being away from family and friends. She was not accustomed to the standoffish air of some city folks making her transition even more challenging.

Up at dawn every morning on her way to work, she would drive by the lake greeted by the sun slowly rising over the lake. Each morning she felt blessed and encouraged, sensing the Great Spirit must be smiling at her.

new dawn beckons
blinding all despair
promises of hope

©Tournesol’17/09/14

Written for Heeding Haiku for Chevrefeuille at MindLoveMiserysMenagerie

103 words

8 responses to “the other side of gloom (haibun)”

  1. frankjtassone Avatar
    frankjtassone

    Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
    #Haiku Happenings #6: Tournesol offers up a haibun!

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    1. Tournesol Avatar
      Tournesol

      Thank you, I am humbled that you reblogged this.

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      1. frankjtassone Avatar
        frankjtassone

        My pleasure!

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  2. janicead Avatar
    janicead

    Very well done.

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    1. Tournesol Avatar
      Tournesol

      Thanks so much, Janice.

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  3. weejars Avatar
    weejars

    I like how the message is of hope even though it’s based on despair. Well done

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    1. Tournesol Avatar
      Tournesol

      Sometimes one has to go through the darkness to appreciate the light.

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      1. weejars Avatar
        weejars

        Agreed!

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