A Tomb of Ancient Blooms

The afternoon clouds came floating by, rolled over the hills, and fleeting streaks of orange hues flashed the sky. Incense-colored wisps of wind mantled the earth. Like a dream, the flowers withered and faded. 

A passing shadow --
It was over after
A breath and a sigh.

She sat at the old Victorian bench, an engraved sight this early evening. There was nothing out there but gloom. The night sky veiled her garden blooms. The light was absent and colors cannot be sensed. Yet, her face was all aglow, enraptured with awe.

Courage --
In the bosom of love
There is no fear.

She sighed to the evening sky, asked it of his thoughts, and to breathe on her flowers. She wanted to feel colorful evocations in her soul. She surveyed the black earth and a garden with a mind of its own sprung up to life. It swarmed with smiling blooms, roses, dahlias, hyacinths, and wild flowers. Explosions of colors with a memorial scent that holds no secret that it loves. 

The dead lover's scent --
A tomb of ancient blooms
That never fades.


- maria 3.8.16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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A  Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 4:26 PM
Hija,, nice to see this poem in Justin's contest. *skat*
De La Luna Avatar
September 22, 2016 at 8:28 PM
Thank you, Skat!
A   Avatar
March 20, 2016 at 12:01 AM
Hija, nice to see your poem got an HM on Justin's latest contest. HUGS ~LINDA~
De La Luna Avatar
September 22, 2016 at 8:29 PM
Thank you, PD! Hugs back!
Andresen Avatar
March 9, 2016 at 4:14 AM
- A wonderful poem, Hija :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
De La Luna Avatar
March 18, 2016 at 9:59 PM
Thank you, AL! hugs! :))
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 9, 2016 at 1:28 AM
This is awe inspiring Hija! The haibun takes some time to create to blend story with haiku and you managed it splendidly! #7
De La Luna Avatar
March 18, 2016 at 10:01 PM
Thank you so much for the 7, Connie! Appreciate your words! God bless!
Dietrich Avatar
March 8, 2016 at 3:48 PM
wow,that is amazing how you captured the essence of the sponsor's title. I just love how you did this. Your haiku go very well with the story. I don't usually see haibun this well done.
De La Luna Avatar
March 8, 2016 at 9:46 PM
Gee! Thank you, Andrea! So glad you loved this piece! God bless!
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