Living With the Wind

Oh! Imperceptible breeze looming mightier as you gather 
momentum, before staking your claim as volatile manipulator
of all things. 

the northerly hails
takes the power from the sun
dutiful clouds roll.

How vulnerable we become when your harnessless
‘carte blanche’ descends upon us, even nature herself pays homage 
to your discriminating visit, while us you reduce to leaflessness 
to spend each winter in raw distinction.

naked innocence’s
shivers in stark awareness
new birth on standby.

Only! Our friends the farm beasts 
shun you, always ready to turn their rear ends towards your face in defiance 
of your unabated violation, giving one a forewarning of which place
you cometh from.

with arms held out wide
catching all your wintry blast
a cock robin sits.

© Harry J Horsman 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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George Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 6:08 AM
It is believed that animals are the first to sense the changes in Nature ! When a storm or cyclone occures they become alert and behave in a special way ! A beautiful haibun with fitting haikus ! Really enjoyed reading this, harry !
Deo Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 6:02 PM
so glad i caught this one, Harry. Defiant animals & cock robin against The Wind, as all of you "spend each winter in raw distinction." Now this weather, to me, is enlivening ... if I didn't live on a farm, I'd settle for windswept places. Until I do!!
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July 5, 2018 at 6:59 AM
Hi Harry, an excellent Haibun my friend. I love the content of this one, Every piece in this write fits snugly into the next making this Haibun a complete wondrous write. Have a wonderful Thursday Harry. Your friend always....Mike.
Lamoureux Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 8:12 AM
It is such a pleasure to read your words Harry. You are a true poet my friend.
Juman Avatar
June 16, 2018 at 10:46 PM
Love it my friend Excellent
Devonshire Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 5:36 PM
Love this descriptive write of nature's powerful force, Harry. During hurricanes here, it is the wind that causes most damage in my area, though rain creates flooding inland. I didn't know livestock turned toward the wind. Helpful information! I'm faving this as a reminder to read again now that Hurricane Season is upon us. Hugs, carolyn
Callus Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 1:37 AM
An excellent Haibun, Harry. Love the title and all the content. Like Andrea, I think the last haiku is superb. Regards // paul
Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2018 at 3:04 PM
Oh Harry, the part about the animals turning their rear ends to the wind. It struck me as such a funny picture. i loved that part. also the final KU is AWESOME
Smith Avatar
June 13, 2018 at 11:48 AM
Bravo Harry, really well done...
Salehi Avatar
June 12, 2018 at 7:18 PM
Nicely done Harry...
Man Avatar
June 12, 2018 at 7:06 PM
Two words.. Beautiful and Skilled!
Sietesantos Avatar
June 12, 2018 at 7:20 AM
You just showed me how a quality Haibun is done! How beautiful with stunning imagery that I enjoyed! Hugs and best regards. Pandita
Pandit Avatar
June 12, 2018 at 5:56 AM
The details and imagery in your poem present an unfolding scene.. as if it is happening in front of the reader..hallmark of a successful poem. Great work, Harry.
Williams Avatar
June 12, 2018 at 5:54 AM
A great Haibun Harry, I truly loved this....Maria
Cunningham Avatar
June 12, 2018 at 5:46 AM
Rear ends in defiance, lovedin it. Well written Harry. Tom
Sands Avatar
June 12, 2018 at 5:37 AM
Great one Harry. I enjoyed this :)
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