Walk The Tightrope



We were visiting good old Niagara Falls, the most beautiful place on earth. With its waterfall cadences and fresh lit sun, who could ask for anything more.  Hand in hand we strolled together wearing summer sandals light as air.  We talked and spoke of days to come, how we'd make a family  together some day. 

Lovers in love two linen gloves fitted just right
There were acrobats, jugglers on tightropes, and children rippling the air with their tinkling laughter. Together we aimed at little yellow ducks and won the grand prize. Hugging Mrs. Jewel Bug, we walked away kissing beneath a bluest sky dappled with cotton candy clouds and morning sighs. Since we stayed longer than expected, we stopped by a little Cafe and drank frothy cappuccinos to our hearts content.
full-fledged memories golden colored hours days gone by
Those were the days of impulsive escapades, endless surprises and pleasant up-comings. Moments of mindlessness existence in a lifetime yet to be unspun. Today the mortgage is paid and the children left home. My favorite juggler is in heaven waiting for an old tattered Jewel bear and a swollen gal with a heart pliable as ghee. I smile at the thought that one day I will join him. We'll drink foamy coffees and watch the trapeze artists spin, swing and fly. They will hang off ropes made of stars and moonbeams, just like us.

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Date: 12/29/2024 3:46:00 PM
Heartiest congratulations on your podium win in my contest with this splendid haibun, Vienna. Striking imagery throughout. Wishing you a Happy New Year!
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Date: 12/16/2024 4:05:00 PM
Awesome Haibun Rose. If it has been set in the present it might have placed. Well told bit of nostalgia though
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Date: 12/16/2024 3:54:00 PM
enjoyed the Niagara falls too, and the lively presences around, beautiful poem Rose, thank you so much
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Date: 12/16/2024 12:55:00 PM
I posted a haibun too, I must admit it is one of my least favourite forms of poetry.. You have always been a wonderful storyteller and do prose and haiku so well... love the last paragraph.. all the best my friend... Do you know we've known each other almost ten years.. can you believe that?
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Date: 12/16/2024 10:24:00 PM
Yes that's me
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Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 12/16/2024 2:52:00 PM
Really ? Ten years. Its no wonder we can read each other so well my friend. Is that you playing guitar ?
Date: 12/15/2024 5:14:00 PM
Such a delightful read, and wish. I can see the two of you now. Have a very Merry Christmas my friend. Blessings. Life is good. Life with eternal love is best.
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Date: 12/15/2024 6:48:00 PM
Glad you can relate to this one Joe, have a good night, and thank you for your visit here :)
Date: 12/15/2024 10:56:00 AM
You are such a flawless poet! I am in awe of your word weaving here! And the way youv painted imagery is so creative and takes the reader on a ride through your well articulated lines! Absolutely stunning and heartfelt haibun. I loved the opening the most in this. Best wishes. Sending you light always
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Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 12/15/2024 10:59:00 AM
you are such a great supporter and I'm thankful for you Ink
Date: 12/15/2024 6:32:00 AM
Great poem Mystic Rose I enjoyed the third stanza especially the last line which is nothing short of spectacular. Best Wishes Anthony.
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Date: 12/15/2024 10:59:00 AM
Glad you delved into it Anthony, much appreciate your words today
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