Sara Kendrick Poet Haibun

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A Short Outing

 It was a week ago that I was out last, because my daughter and I went out to 
run errands and eat lunch together. How the trees and other scenery have changed in just 
one week. The Bradford blooming pear trees are in full array, some reblooming Irises were
gorgeous in their purple dresses reminding me of Easter. My husband would have been de-
lighted to be planting early things like potatoes, onions, cabbages, and turnips in the garden.
My daughter and I enjoyed the warmth and a nice meal. Then we returned home. Upon seeing 
my front yard, I immediately know that my husband would have already got the lawn mower
running and would have cut the yard where now a....


profusion
lavender beauty....
henbit blooms

    

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Andrea Dietrich March 7, 2026 at 11:21 AM This is quite lovely. The added touch was thinking of your dear husband. Congrats on the win Sara Kendrick March 7, 2026 at 2:14 PM Thank you, Andrea. My grandson cut part of it today and is working on the start or removing a 62-year-old tree. Your visit was uplifting. Sara K

sara Etgen-Baker March 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM I can almost smell the lavender and feel the depth of your memories. Thanks for sharing, Sara K. Wishing you well, Sara B Sara Kendrick March 7, 2026 at 4:25 AM Sara B., that particular plant/weed only smells weedy or grassy. I guess the flowers might give off a nice scent, but I can't smell them. Sara K

Evelyn Judy Buehler March 6, 2026 at 5:40 PM Sara, your imagery rich poem reminds me that spring is in the air! Lovely! Congratulations on your win. :) Sara Kendrick March 7, 2026 at 4:23 AM Why, thank you, Evelyn. Yes, spring is slowly but surely arriving. In fact, this past week here it has been like spring. Sara K

Gershon Wolf March 5, 2026 at 8:25 PM So pretty, Sara. Hearts and flowers, Gershon Sara Kendrick March 6, 2026 at 5:04 AM Thank you, Gershon. I appreciate the visit and nice comment. Sara K

Valsa George March 5, 2026 at 4:09 AM Each sight has brought before you the inalienable memories of your husband. Hope you greatly enjoyed your outing. Sara Kendrick March 5, 2026 at 4:49 AM Valsa, yes, I will always (baring dementia) remember him. Right now, at times it brings deep sadness, but I know that will get less intense as time passes. Your comments are stop on. Your visits are uplifting. Sara K

Howard Kerr March 4, 2026 at 10:54 PM This haibun confirms the paramount importance of human interaction. And moments spent together. A deeply evocative work, Howard Sara Kendrick March 5, 2026 at 4:03 AM Thank you, Howard, for stopping by and taking time to comments. Your lines are uplifting and encouraging. Sara K

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh March 4, 2026 at 7:22 PM The moment spent with family and nature.A nice imagery.Love the poem. Sara Kendrick March 5, 2026 at 4:02 AM Thank you, Akham. I am not able to get out much anymore so it is a blessing to go out. I appreciate your visit and nice review of my work. Sara K