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PARTLY CLOUDY DAYS

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The persistent Texas heat and sunshine have given way to several cooler, partly cloudy days. I step outside, making my way to the nearby walking trails. I gaze up, the clouds lifting my spirits heavenward; I embrace this cloudy day, for it brings subtle whites and cool silvers that accent the sky above. The passing white blossoms of the sky bring a transitory shade. Upon the sidewalk I see a lone butterfly beneath a tree canopy, passing from subdued sun to mellow hues.
partly cloudy days, soft-filtered light soul song becomes louder, more confident in those sweet moments self-reflection
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George Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
If the weather is good, we enjoy being out with nature. The sky mottled with flecks of white clouds and the cool air make us enjoy our evening jaunt and transforms it to a pleasurable experience. Your haibun has transported me to a heavenly realm.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
you're comments are always so thoughtful and gracious. I appreciate you reading my poems and comment. Grateful my poem transported you to a heavenly place...wishing you a peaceful evening, hugs, Sara
Hind Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Lovely- you've created an atmosphere
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
awww, thank you...appreciate your words, hugs, Sara
Derden Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Your words shimmer with quiet grace. You’ve captured the soul of a cloudy day with poetic clarity—each image a gentle breath of introspection. The butterfly, the light, the sky: all beautifully woven into a meditative moment. Keep writing; your voice is luminous.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
your comments were exquisite and poetic and greatly appreciated. Glad you saw 'the meditative moment.' That was my idea when writing this poem...have a wonderful evening, Sara PS I appreciate your ongoing support and enthusiasm for my work
Goldsmith Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I enjoyed reading your "PARTLY CLOUDY DAYS" write with a great/pretty picture. Enjoy your day/weekend writing away...........
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
thank you so much, Paula. wishing you a blessed weekend ahead, hugs, Sara
Gauthier Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Lovely moment of serenity captured ~ love it
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
thank you, Line...color me grateful :-)
Gentile Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Sara, I can so peacefully envision this experience from your marvelous word created imagery! It has prompted self reflection of my own! Happy Friday xxoo
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
awww, your comments made my evening, Mike. Glad the imagery and my poem triggered some self reflection...means a lot to me. wishing you a splendid weekend, Sara
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