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Living the Dream

Our family gatherings have always been filled with nostalgic glimpses into a much simpler life. A life shown to us young’uns through the many stories that would always be told of an old shack hidden from the world behind tall weeds, thick patches of blackberry brambles, and an old cedar tree that seemed to be the focal point of all the tales that started with I remember when. I always listened with a sort of awe as my brothers and sisters reminisced about walking backwoods paths, carrying water from the well, or hanging the laundry out to dry in the scent of summer wildflowers. It appeared that they lived in a time where politics, war, and hate were not the daily bread and money, greed, and desire were not all-consuming. Where life, love, and family were more than just words placed on a piece of paper.

                                          The world is a place
                                  where everyone lives in peace
                                           only in my dreams

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Bill Baker

Date: 2/1/2024 4:18:00 PM

A fine haibun, Jerry. Your haiku is very true. It's sad we can't seem to just get along, isn't it? My grandparents and my uncles and aunts all lived on farms, so I can remember them there tales just as you do. Fine tales to go with all the food we could eat at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. I miss the "good ol' days". Have a pleasant day! Bilkl

Bill Baker
Date: 2/2/2024 11:47:00 PM

I come from a long line of exaggerators, Jerry. All in good fun, who doesn't like a good tale? :-)

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/1/2024 6:02:00 PM

Thanks, Bill. Having a house full of relatives and friends was a common occurrence in those days. Sometimes, I have to admit, it seemed like it was a game of who could tell the tallest tales.