Cara Holman writes haiku, senryu, haibun, rengay and the occasional personal essay. She lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest, and blogs at Prose Posies. http://caraholman.wordpress.com
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so much implied here… the aging and choices… it can be embraced by all in the multitude of ways and relationships… a heartfelt poem with a tender, and emphatic, yet questioning tone…
so much implied here… the aging and choices… it can be embraced by all in the multitude of ways and relationships… a heartfelt poem with a tender, and emphatic, yet questioning tone…
Those shadows made me think this isn't going to be a change for the good…
Sounds very ominous. If it was downshifting I'd be more optimistic.
Enjoyed the haiku.
Alan
For me, there is the beauty of a knowing acceptance in this poem — a letting go of all that keeps me from true understanding.
Just lovely.
Good one…says so much in so few words.
after months
of ignoring each other
cactus blooms
nice visual
Thank you all for your thoughtful comments. I especially like the variety of interpretations of this haiku.
I love meeting you here… the poem's fine openness brings so many interpretations… and it's a moment so many can feel deeply.