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Silent Winter's Peace

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Venturing outside, I notice that the freshly fallen snow rests upon the park bench as if it were a feather cushion, soft and warm. It covers the rich, deep wood in perfect white. I brush the snow off the bench and sit down letting the tranquil scenery envelope me. In that serenity, I realize that the snow is a gift-wrap only spring will open, revealing the engrained beauty that lives safely below, protected these long winter months. A small brown rabbit skitters in front of me and suddenly stops, surprised that I’ve invaded his wintry territory. frosty breath escapes from rabbit’s nostrils, white world silent winter’s peace

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Jerry Brotherton

Date: 12/11/2023 4:56:00 AM

A brilliant Haibun, Sara. Your prose is filled with imagery and is as soft as the feathered snow upon the bench. Your Haiku pairs wonderfully by bringing peace and calm to a winter's day. Well done, my friend.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/11/2023 5:56:00 PM

your words are quite encouraging and supportive, Jerry. I'm grateful for you and appreciate your visits. You're a dear poet friend. Wishing you a pleasant evening, your poetess friend, Sara

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/10/2023 11:30:00 AM

A lovely Haibun write/cute picture. Snow is here for some/coming soon for others. Have a blessed day...............

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/10/2023 7:16:00 PM

thanks for stopping by, Paula. We don't have snow yet...sometimes never in Texas. Blessings, Sara

Hilo Poet

Date: 12/10/2023 9:30:00 AM

An innate animal aware that sleeping bears does not end death's door, nor unexpected intrusions. Live, and live e'er cautiously, breed and prosper, as did your descendants. Lovely, Sara. Aloha, William

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/10/2023 7:17:00 PM

I appreciate your unique comments and perspective :-) Thanks for stopping by, William. Have a wonderful week ahead, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 12/10/2023 8:56:00 AM

How beautiful is this haibun. I just love your haibuns dear sara, i wish i can write like this in such a flawless manner. I especially love the lines “ freshly fallen snow rests upon the park bench as if it were a feather cushion, “ wow!!! Descriptive and so captivating. I love the way you always paint imagery. “ I realize that the snow is a gift-wrap only spring will open, revealing the engrained beauty that lives safely below,“ deep and meaningful, and the haiku sums it all. Another fave

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/10/2023 7:15:00 PM

thank you, kind Ink, for your thoughtful words and comments. I'm grateful you found my Haibun descriptive and captivating..I love painting imagery so I'm glad you appreciate my doing so. Thanks, too, for the fave. You made my day. Have a pleasant week, hugs, Sara

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 12/10/2023 4:31:00 AM

Beautiful. I love this, Sara. I've always loved rabbits in the snow. so beautiful. God bless you always, love, Gina

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/10/2023 7:14:00 PM

thank you, Gina, for stopping by. I love rabbits in the snow..something awe inspiring about them, happily hopping about in the snow. Grateful for you and your visit...have a great week, hugs, Sara

Charles Messina

Date: 12/10/2023 4:29:00 AM

I can picture this haibun perfectly, Sara. Very nice! Have a wonderful weekend :) Charlie

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/10/2023 7:13:00 PM

thanks for your visit and kind words, Charlie. Grateful for you and your visits. Have a splendid week, Sara

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/10/2023 4:07:00 AM

As nice as it is see, it's nice when spring arrives to unwrap our earthly gift. Tom

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/10/2023 7:12:00 PM

I agree....I always look forward to the 'gift of spring.' Thanks for stopping by, Tom...enjoy your evening, Sara

Lin Lane

Date: 12/10/2023 3:58:00 AM

Having lived in Colorado for four years, I miss the first snowfall that blanketed everything and silenced the world around me. It was pristine beauty that cleansed the earth. Another lovely Haibun, Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/10/2023 7:12:00 PM

I once lived in Indiana...I found the silence that came with the snow just beautiful. We don't get that too often in Texas. Thanks for the visit and for your comments. Have a great evening, Sara