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Another January
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Fireworks and a Dripping Tap (posted by Kim) “What do you do in the first days of January?” A calendar chosen in December replaces old year’s choice. All occasions, including Bugs Bunny’s birthday, … Continue reading
Middle of the Street
Written for: November 2022 PAD Chapbook Challenge – Day 9 “For today’s prompt, take the phrase “(blank) of the (blank),” replace the blanks with a word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then, write … Continue reading
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Black Beans Await
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday: Soup’s On! (posted by Mish) “Today, I’d like you to stir some soup into your haibun. You can write about the creative process of your own concoction or the memory of someone … Continue reading
Unique Vacation
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday: September Song (Guest host: Xenia Tran) “Create a haibun about September, and a special moment you experienced or are looking forward to.” A September vacation that would be recalled and cherished in … Continue reading
The Quiet Inside
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday: Give Me Shelter (posted by Mish) “Shelter could be nothing but a quick escape from the noise of the world. However, in times of poverty, homelessness, war, violence, shelter is everything. Shelter … Continue reading
Summer Begins
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday: Solstice (posted by Frank J. Tassone) Write an original haibun that alludes to the Solstice, whether Summer or Winter According to calendar events, today is the first day of Summer. The meaning … Continue reading
A Child In Summer
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday: Summer (posted by Frank J. Tassone) “Let’s join in the celebration of Summer! Write a haibun that alludes to this hottest of seasons.” When I think of Summer, I am apt to … Continue reading
Which Bird Is That?
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday: Bird Songs (posted by Frank J. Tassone) “Today, let’s experience the joy of bird songs! Write a haibun that alludes to bird songs, or your favorite songbird.” A dawn chorus of songbirds … Continue reading
Pink Clouds
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday – “Cherry Blossoms” (posted by Frank J. Tassone) The cherry tree buds look promising. Blossoms force their way into the world. They brighten up the day like pink cotton candy. I have … Continue reading
Mountain Snow
Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Haibun Monday, “Cold Mountain” (posted by Frank J. Tassone) “Today, write your haibun on either one of the following options: 1. A Cold Mountain: the towering heights, frigid temperatures, majestic views, or existential challenges … Continue reading