At dVerse Frank is hosting the Haibun with an invitation to write inspired by Hanshan (Cold Mountain) the mystical figure of Chinese poetry (9th C) – option 1 to write about a mountain experience real or metaphorical, or 2 to follow the experience of Hanshan. For more detail, follow the link below.
dVerse Poets – Haibun Monday – Cold Mountain
“My father considered a walk among the mountains as the equivalent of churchgoing.” Aldous Huxley
No Bluff On The Knoll It wasn't sudden by any means. Autumn was giving leave of senses and we decided, he and I, to create a moment, an event in our lives that mattered in the cool of that meaningful April, when summer was on the run and winter was leaving hints everywhere in our path. We decided on Bluff Knoll, a small but determined mount worthy of a days climb that would fracture our patterned minds, opening us to something new. We watched each other for signs of something, I don't really know what. But I know he gave of his youth and I surrendered my pretences , he not judging, me simply admitting my limitations and grateful for his patience as I aged along the way. The physical exertion so demanding we were not inclined to talk much, but in the valley of debrief there was deep gratitude. If there is a god, they were in our unspoken, heartfelt glances divine. It was enough. Before us the knoll ever the old ways we know autumn brings new eyes Copyright 2022 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®
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Autumn brings new eyes. That is such a stirring line and so true. Beautiful haibun, thoughtful and insightful.
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Thank you for those kind words Sascha, much appreciated.
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Love the language in this poem.
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Thank you Pat 🙂
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Reading your haibun left me with a feeling of warmth and peace.
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Thank you very much for that Liz, that makes it worth the effort.
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You’re most welcome, Paul.
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How beautifully crafted!
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Thank you so much for that.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Always a pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, Paul!! Have a great day!
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lots of lovely lines here Paul.
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Loved this “It wasn’t sudden by any means. Autumn was giving leave of senses and we decided, he and I, to create a moment, an event in our lives that mattered in the cool of that meaningful April,
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Very precious to me, it was a special time with my oldest son 🙂 and my reflection on how I learned to step back. thank you for loving this Cindy 🙂
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Oh such a gift! Our kids teach us so much-:)😊
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Love this, Paul. It is enough, indeed.
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Thank you so much Sara, yes to that.
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Again beautiful penned, Paul! Makes positive mood. xx Michael
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So beautifully describing a precious moment shared
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Yes, very precious indeed, thank you
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