The Love Affair

The old lady with white hair slowly tottles out onto the porch in the cold damp air.
She pulls the rocker back away from the dampest part of the porch and sits
listening to the sounds of nature.

constant straight down rain
pouring out of solid gray clouds...
bird in oak warbles

As the continuous rain trickles from the roof and the gentle breeze stirs the wind
chimes to play tunes, a bird warbles chere', chere' to a lady friend who answers
cheer.  The rain is cold and uninviting to humans but birds must ignore such a small
inconvenience to love affairs and courtship.  Their chirps to each other get closer.
One has moved into the Holly Bush about ten feet closer to the one bird in the 
Pear Tree.

a gentle breeze blows
touches silent chimes still pipes...
a love affair born

The gentle breeze blows cold mist from the rain upon the old lady in the rocker out 
on the porch.  She shivers and writes a few more words in her notebook before
retreating into the warm, dry and comfortable home.  She thanks God for a few 
minutes to enjoy the creation and the creator.  
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Sivey Avatar
March 30, 2014 at 10:43 PM
I see you are still working with this Haibun! This is probably your best version so far! I like how you include yourself within your poem, that is a pleasant twist! I really enjoyed reading this amazing poem this evening! What a fantastic piece! Great Work!!
Street Avatar
March 30, 2014 at 7:28 PM
Just A Note: Your More Than Welcome Sara! It Was A Pleasure To View Your Beautiful Words....Keep Brushing And Have A Wonderful Evening, Jeremy
Andresen Avatar
March 30, 2014 at 3:33 PM
- Lovely done in Haibun form, Sara !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Street Avatar
March 30, 2014 at 3:17 PM
I Truly Enjoyed This Wonderful Verse. Picturesque And We Do Shall We Be Blessed; To Arrive At A Place Whence One Is Older...Appreciating, Living A Simple Life Untangled Whileas Gazing Ahead....Out With The Old In With The New Her Rat Race Is Done; The Old Man's Chew ? Glad To Have Found Your Lovely Poem! Yours Truly, Jeremy
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