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Tag Archives: Haibun
Awaiting Playground Time
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub (posted by Frank J. Tassone) Haibun Monday – Back to School “Whether you begin a new school year yourself, you send your first (or last) to college, or you recall your own back to school … Continue reading
August Days
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub, Haibun Monday 8-2-21: August (posted by Frank J. Tassone) “Whatever inspires you about this month—the namesake of Augustus, the solemn memorials to inhumanity and survival, madcap vacationing in sultry weather, or traditional Autumn—write a haibun … Continue reading
First Beach Visit
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday 6-21-21: Solstice I (posted by Frank J. Tassone) “Whether you are visiting the beach for the first day of summer, or building the first snowman of Winter, breathe in the Solstice air. … Continue reading
May Moon
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday Flower Moon (posted by Frank J. Tassone) “The Full Moon of May is known as Flower Moon to signify the flowers that bloom during this month. There is a myriad of wildflowers … Continue reading
Morning Moment
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub Haibun Monday: The Present Moment (posted by Frank J. Tassone) “Write a haibun that expresses the present moment.” My coffee tepid, I as dream-gaze out the window, where bright April-red foliage mixes with spring green. … Continue reading
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Tagged daydreaming, dogs, grayness, Haibun, morning
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The Constant Struggle
Written for: Go Dog Go Cafe Tuesday Writing Prompt (posted by Devereaux and Beth) Write a poem on “justice and equality” Struggle for justice and equality rolls on, longer than wars, longer than a person’s entire education. So, maybe the … Continue reading
A Child’s Disappointment
Written for: April 2021 PAD – Day 13 “Write a Lucky and/or Unlucky poem.” Once there was a children’s show hosted by Sonny Fox. Various schools were invited to take part in the show. Now it was our turn. Oh, … Continue reading
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Tagged child, disappointment, Haibun, television, Written for Challenge
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Short-Lived Beauty
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday “Cherry Blossoms” (posted by Frank Tassone) In Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, I stroll through a promenade of overhanging cherry blossoms. I feel like royalty, walking down a pink carpet. The camera bugs are … Continue reading
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Tagged cherry blossoms, delicate, Haibun, promenade
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From Childhood
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday “Walk With Me Down Memory Lane” (posted by Lillian) “So for today’s haibun….I’d like you to do a similar exercise BEFORE you write your haibun. Get a few pieces of blank paper, … Continue reading
His Majesty
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday “Eagle” (posted by Frank Tassone) Write a haibun that references the Eagle. Over there! As a king on his throne, a bald eagle perches. A park of varied paths with neighboring creek. … Continue reading
