The range of haibun is broad and frequently includes autobiography, diary, essay, prose poem, and travel journal.
A haibun is a combination of prose and haiku.
The prose is brief and simple and usually written in the present tense.
The haiku should not attempt to repeat, quote, or explain the prose.
This week’s prompt is to write on your Thoughts about Spring. Go where the prompt leads.
As the weather warms, my bones ache less, my muscles lose their tension, my thoughts wander, I find time to enjoy life, I find myself thankful for all I have.
Bringing in new life Colors blend with sights and sounds Now for a fresh start
Peter, Paul and Mary were a US folk-singing trio whose nearly 50-year career began with their rise to become a paradigm for 1960s folk music. The trio was composed of Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey and Mary Travers. After the death of Mary Travers in 2009, Yarrow and Stookey continued to perform as a duo under their individual names. more »
I wear one to hide my shame I wear one to keep me safe I wear one to stay alone I wear one to block my fears
Take one off to show the world who you are Take one off to feel pride in who you are Take one off to come together with others Take one off to say you will survive
hiding from myself living close always alone wishing acceptanceÂ