A Haibun Song

(December-January))

The brazen wind flows through the naked trees, where multitudes of scrawny fingers attached to stout limbs conduct the aria.

the trill of the dawn
awakes the sedulity
a sense of fragrance

Each perpetual morning a regimental instinct, drives along the day, when as the lone Bugler at his post, reveille resounds upon the streaming torrent.

the chill of winter
initiates spiral breath
fruit rots on the ground

The tempest from the Southern Ocean provokes nakedness within this place, destroyer to all that was verdant, yet an act of kindness? To ready life for spring to live once again.

through the morning mist
air is turning icy blue
the tide rushes in

 © Harry J Horsman 2019
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Deschler Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 9:02 PM
The perfect poem to read on a chilly winter's night... and it was nice to be reminded that Spring will eventually be on it's way... Excellent work Harry!
Callus Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 2:22 PM
Your striking imagery appeals to all our senses, Harry. Even winter can be enjoyed, in the knowledge that spring will soon be making an appearance. Regards // paul
Marine Avatar
December 6, 2019 at 5:21 PM
This is beautifully expressive, Harry- short prose passages, interspersed with perfect haiku. I've been wanting to try haibun- this is inspiring! (I particularly like the last haibun...Warm.Regards~~AquaM~~
Dietrich Avatar
December 4, 2019 at 12:31 PM
beautiful description, Harry. Why don't you separate the haiku parts with line breaks? That would make it look even better!
Horsman Avatar
December 4, 2019 at 6:30 PM
thanks Andrea, will do....
Rodrigues Avatar
December 2, 2019 at 5:23 AM
Nature’s vigoroso even in her Winter. A beautiful poem...a fave!
Ligon Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:30 PM
Great descriptions. I can feel the chill.
Pandit Avatar
November 28, 2019 at 7:14 AM
Great imagery in you song Harry--enjoyed the read.
Na Avatar
November 28, 2019 at 2:07 AM
Well done Harry The best of luck in the contest. Thanks for sharing this
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