Dear Emma (haibun – daily moments 2024-04-19)

Daily moments, Dear Emma, Haibun, Senryû, Waka 1 Minute

Dear Emma,

I had my last appointment at the podiatrist …and decided to take an Uber. I did not feel like spending a few hours in transit. It was raining again like the last appointment. Maybe the Universe arranged it this way so I would not feel guilty spending money on my ride.

Usually I enjoy chatting with the drivers who often have such interesting stories to share but this morning, I noticed the driver seemed interested in their talk show about politics on a francophone channel and thought it best to get back to my podcast. The driver seemed to drive with an uncertain foot…fast, then slow, fast, then slow. Yep, just as well, I did not chat on this ride as it might distract the driver.

After the brief appointment, I decided to walk to the coffee shop to have lunch and relax. On my way there, I was pleasantly surprised to see a car stop to let me cross. A gesture like that sure makes my day!

feeling grateful
a stranger’s act of kindness
fills my heart

I took out my little notebook I carry with me just in case I get an idea for a poem and savoured my dark roast.

at the coffee shop
aromas rouse my senses
soft music echoes
unaware to such pleasures,
patrons staring at their phones

© Tournesol 2024/04/19

Daily Moments – Haibun – April 19, 2024

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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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3 thoughts on “Dear Emma (haibun – daily moments 2024-04-19)”

    1. I was stuck for 4 years…I am trying to get into the habit of writing at least once a week. Back in the day it was every day on two to three blogs. But the morning journals I did for 12 weeks helped to get “back into it”. I am journaling still but will be doing more on my other blog where I can be more transparent. [smiles]
      Sending you warm healing hugs, my friend from Texas 🙂

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