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
Tournesol dans un Jardin 
Lovely haibun. I am not writing at all these days. Just stuck, I guess.
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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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Warm hugs back to my dear friend in Canada.
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