When I die, I want the window open to let the sound and scent of the rain in. My family will probably be around my bed with a somber gaze. How can I reassure them that I won't be far? I know that the spirit never dies. I will be the crisp autumn breeze caressing their face, and the sparrows singing for them. When it's dark, I will light their way with the moon and stars. My goodnights will be veiled with purple and blue dusks and each morning will be covered with translucent dawns.
soulful journey
stitched with evergreen love
and effervescent waterfalls
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Author Notes
HAIBUN combines prose and haiku; it's written in the present or in the past tense. The subject matter can vary widely, but usually describes an unfolding scene, a slice of life, a special moment, or a journal. Keep it as succinct as possible and do not repeat words, except the, an, or, etc ... Point of View Written in the first person (everything seen through the author's eyes) Length Varies from very brief prose with one haiku to long prose with interspersed haiku.
PROSE in Haibun TELLS the story, GIVES information, DEFINES the theme, CREATES a mood through tone, and PROVIDES a background to spotlight the haiku
HAIKU in Haibun MOVES the story forward, ADDS insight to the prose, RESOLVES the conflict in an unpredictable way, or QUESTIONS the resolution of the prose. click here for more information *** Haibun Today Editorial for further reading *** Haibun Guidelines
Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review my poem.
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." Atticus
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