Jean LeBlanc taught college writing and literature for twenty-five years. Her most recent haiku collection is Nod if the Wind (Cyberwit, 2026). An artist as well as a poet, she explores the transformative power of imagery using collage, asemic writing, and other visual media. Her work can be seen on Facebook, Jean LeBlanc Poetry and Art.
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I seemed to skip line 1 on first reading and and saw our changing planet, but then was pulled back up to it and zoomed right into the heartbeat. Very effective.
Such a tender juxtaposition.
Really nice – thanks for this
I'm rereading this on Earth Day. Powerful.
Finely observed and perfectly executed Jean.
Wonderful haiku for drawing attention to these irregular seasons
And as as a medical practitioner, I love the allusion to subtle symptoms of future illness.
Strider
Dear Jean, Thank you. I remember looking out the window for days when in recovery from an illness. Your poem says so much.
bluebirds
truly so blue
trustworthy friends
Blessings, Ellen
I seemed to skip line 1 on first reading and and saw our changing planet, but then was pulled back up to it and zoomed right into the heartbeat. Very effective.
marion