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Morning Reverie

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My dad was an avid fisherman, often arriving at the lake in the predawn hours. He loved watching the sunrise and called it his 'Morning Reverie."

dawn by the river daylight has barely arrived, mist dances gently morning reverie how perfectly the songbirds fill the silence the sun is his clock accurately keeping time has the time he needs old flat-bottom boat his rod and torn fishing net – father’s calloused hands sensing the currents casts his line into water waiting patiently he gazes into river's shimmering water his eyes stay steady before the line breaks he sees the fish’s white belly reels it into boat

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Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/14/2023 4:44:00 AM

Much enjoyed the story you told with these beautiful linked haiku poems, Sara. The note about your Dad exudes pure love.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/14/2023 4:45:00 AM

thanks, Vijay, for your kind words about my memoir and Haiku combination. I appreciate your ongoing kindness and support. Have a pleasant day, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/14/2023 1:38:00 AM

I'm never at my best in the morning, so I cannot but admire your most beautiful and elegantly written Haikus. Blessings.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/14/2023 4:18:00 AM

thanks for stopping by, Victor. I appreciate your comments about my Haikus. I love writing them. I am a morning person...have been since a child...but my hubby for sure isn't :-) Have a pleasant Saturday, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 10/13/2023 8:39:00 PM

Queen of haiku! Ah what a beautiful chain! And thats a lovely picture. My son loves fishing, i am not so good with it, fishes always tease my rod and leave or but ive caught few times and its fun , when i get to. I love the songbird stanza, and how you wrote “ the sun is his clock” its actually true back in the days i heard people who go fishing they let sun tell them the time.” Waiting patiently” ah i can only imagine how patient he was. Love this. Your love for your dad so evident in this

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/14/2023 4:25:00 AM

thanks for stopping by, Ink, and for sharing your words about your son. I was never good at fishing either, but I wanted to be with my dad, so I went with him. I often asked him 'what time is it?' He'd look up at the sun and say, 'hmm...about 11 a.m.' He was patient with me.I'm glad you saw my love for him. I do appreciate your thoughtful, mindful comments. Have a great day, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/13/2023 7:56:00 PM

Much different This is a poem in memoir style. I like the love it shows.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/14/2023 4:20:00 AM

thanks, Hilda, for visiting my site...yes, I guess this one is a bit of a memoir with Haikus thrown in. Have a pleasant Saturday, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/13/2023 5:21:00 PM

Sara, your poem is absolutely stunning and exquisitely crafted. The way you have woven together these haiku creates a vivid and captivating story that beautifully portrays the essence of your father. Have a wonderful evening

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/14/2023 4:26:00 AM

thanks, Sotto, for stopping by and for your thoughtful comments about my memoir/Haiku. Hope you have a pleasant Saturday, Sara

Jeff Connelly

Date: 10/13/2023 3:50:00 PM

What a wonderful set of haiku unfolding a great story. Thanks

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/13/2023 5:08:00 PM

thanks, Jeff, for your visit and for commenting on my story Haikus. Have a lovely evening, Sara