Moonflowers by Nampu Katayama; Bing Images
These days my heart is aflutter and excitement is coursing through my every cell it seems. I feel almost electric and distracted at times too. There is a strong memory of these feelings from my past and yet in a way I’m more in control of my faculties than I was before. Perhaps it’s because I realize the impermanence of relationships. No-thing lasts forever but I’m ready to take advantage of what has presented itself and to see where it goes and I along with it for however long it lasts…and enjoy the journey.
summer’s moon flower
wilts as the days grow shorter
refreshing breeze stirs
Toni is our host for Haibun Monday at dVerse Poets. Join us as we explore this Japanese form and write on change or impermanence.
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kanzensakura
/ September 19, 2016Oh I enjoy your take on this prompt! I hope the relationship takes you down long and wondrous paths. I love the haiku – it is truly beautiful.
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Bodhirose
/ September 19, 2016Thanks very much, Toni. We shall see what will be. :~)
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kanzensakura
/ September 20, 2016wink! here’s hoping…
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Bodhirose
/ September 21, 2016Yes, here’s hoping!
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ladynyo
/ September 19, 2016lovely, Lovely! I smell a new love!
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2016It’s exciting, Jane, and thank you!
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navasolanature
/ September 19, 2016This is almost electric and the beautifully diffused by the moon flowers. Enjoy every bit of fun and flutter that comes your way.
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2016I’m enjoying the flutters, Georgia…thank you. I need to get back over to your blog. I always enjoy your writings and photos.
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navasolanature
/ September 24, 2016I would love you to. I’ve been busy writing my novel and the poetic muse hasn’t been stirred because I have this other writing to do. Hope to get back into it soon! But have been following some of the Dverse poetry. It is so good and imaginative with prompts and responses.
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Bodhirose
/ September 25, 2016Thank you for that, Georgia! I understand about the poetic muse going missing…writing a novel I’m sure is taking up much of your focus. It’s nice, though, that you stop in now and then to read and comment. xo
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sarahsouthwest
/ September 19, 2016I love your haiku and your description of a new relationship. Exciting!
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2016Thanks, Sarah…it’s very exciting!
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Sanaa Rizvi
/ September 19, 2016Oh this one left me breathless!!! 💖
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2016I’m breathless too, Sanaa! 🙂
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Misky
/ September 19, 2016This sounds very interesting!! And hopeful?
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2016Yes, Misky, I’m very interested and hopeful too! 🙂
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Brian
/ September 19, 2016Very Zen haibun. The essence of impermanence in a wilting flower.
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2016Thank you, Brian, a wilting flower is one perfect example of impermanence. Thanks for coming by.
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bobellal
/ September 19, 2016Life is risk. I know this as well as anyone after cheating death repeatedly. But I also know that who dares wins. Take it. Take the victory. It may not last forever. You never know.
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2016I’m taking your advice and going for it…thanks, Bob!
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Grace
/ September 19, 2016The impermanence of relationships make us more appreciative of the present and loved ones. and your haiku’s moon flower is a perfect metaphor.
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2016So true, Grace, and thank you too.
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Victoria C. Slotto
/ September 20, 2016This makes me think that something (one) special has come into your life, and you are so right, we have to enjoy those gifts one day at a time.I feel your joy.
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2016Yes, someone special has shown up and I’m enjoying the gift immensely and very grateful too.
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Björn Rudberg (brudberg)
/ September 20, 2016The realisation that things change, to enjoy relationships while they last is a very true, with that haiku adding a dimension to the text,
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2016Thanks, Bjorn…life is an ebb and flow of energy coming and going. Best to enjoy our loved ones each day.
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Mish
/ September 20, 2016Oh I can feel the flutter! Welcoming new journeys, new seasons into your life …how wonderful. Enjoy. 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2016I am fluttery, Mish, it’s a sweet feeling. Thank you! 🙂
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kim881
/ September 20, 2016Oh, the joys of a new relationship, Gayle! I love the metaphor – a refreshing breeze!
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2016Yes, and that’s just the way it feels too! 🙂 Thanks, Kim.
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lillian
/ September 20, 2016The zing of a new relationship — the flutters. Remembering those feelings from the past — accepting and reveling in their presence again. The moonflower — may it enjoy that delectable breeze. 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2016You just don’t know when someone will show up to turn you upside down again! 🙂
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freyathewriter
/ September 20, 2016Learning to be happy with impermanence, when we can achieve it, is such a blessing. But oh, it’s so hard….
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2016So true, Freya, it’s hard!
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kaykuala (@hankkaykuala)
/ September 21, 2016I along with it for however long
it lasts…and enjoy the journey.
One cruise along and enjoy whatever comes along. Good policy not to restrict one’s freedom to choose!
Hank
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Bodhirose
/ September 22, 2016I agree, Hank, I’m going for it! Thank you!
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Susan Anderson
/ September 24, 2016Sounds like excitement is in the air! Hope your change is exactly what you are hoping for!
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Bodhirose
/ September 25, 2016It is Susan! And I sure hope so too…thank you!
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