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© Clr 16/01/28

the explorer
seeking answers wrapped in gold
life’s journey

snowflakes gently fall
this mild wintry afternoon
tears of relief
angels greet this new spirit
stripped of pain, lives forever

a dove chortles
wings that lift him high above
bows in reverence

a mother gasps
grabbing at her heart
leans on the father

little sis’ weeps
leaning on her sons
and loving spouse

baby brother
cradled by his children
wife feels his heartbeat

minions pray
aunts, uncles, offspring and friends
pillars stand guard

let us pray
a new dimension of love
his safe passage

©Tournesol’16/01/28

Daily Moments January 26 2016 14:48

bridging seasons (haibun – troiku)

last days of autumn
taking in final colours
imitating life

last days of autumn
crossing to the other side
between seasons

taking in final colours
hanging on to lifeless limbs,
Ah! those tawny leaves

imitating life
poinsettia on a gravesite
honouring the dead

©Tournesol ’15

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Inspired by Georgia’s breathtaking troiku

autumn reflections
as I cross the sun warmed bridge
geese fly south

autumn reflections
old man contemplates winter
under the hot sun

as I cross the sun warmed bridge
ducks laugh downstream
– diving for trout

geese fly south
the noisy swallows have gone
but the blackbird sings

June 18, 1982

In memory of Fred,

a great man, friend, husband, father

miss you.

You loved me

like your own,

thank you.