A haibun for the theme of solitude at dVerse. This is in the style of the original haibun created by Basho – not a lot of description and words. Just the experience.
My Tree
“Love the trees until their leaves fall off, then encourage them to try again next year.”
― Chad Sugg
Being alone in a tree is heaven to me. There is one in our woods I climb on a regular basis. I sit there enthroned in his branches watching the clouds, listening to the sounds of woods creatures around me. In any weather I love sitting alone. Sometimes I take my violin and play for the tree. I think he likes it.
birds fly and make nests –
a fox passes at the base –
seasons pass in my tree.
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Feb 04, 2019 @ 15:19:14
Oh what a great way to seek solitude in the company of a tree… and the violin to make friend with nature.
Feb 04, 2019 @ 15:22:53
That’s a great quote about trees, Toni – you know how much I love them! I also love the image I have of you up in a tree with your violin. I imagine your tree grows beautifully and sometimes sings back to you with his branches and leaves. It’s amazing what you can see from a tree.
Feb 04, 2019 @ 15:49:03
What a beautiful image! playing your violin in the tree. Sounds delightful ☺️
Feb 04, 2019 @ 16:57:39
Toni- I love the thought of you in your tree with your violin. Really beautiful.
Feb 04, 2019 @ 16:58:34
An exquisite haibun and killer haiku. You have talked about, mentioned your tree perch and solo violin concerts before,. but this time it is all so vivid and sweet.
Feb 04, 2019 @ 16:59:13
Thank you Glenn. This tree is truly one of my best friends.
Feb 04, 2019 @ 17:19:26
There’s something so rewarding about finding a good tree.
Feb 04, 2019 @ 18:14:30
Yes it is. He and I have been friends now for 14 years.
Feb 04, 2019 @ 17:44:27
“Seasons pass in my tree” you have communed with your friend, the tree, watching the seasons pass. I love this so much.
Feb 04, 2019 @ 17:57:15
i like your observations high up in your throne, as the seasons pass, that tree flourishes due to your music
Feb 04, 2019 @ 18:14:02
Thank you Gina. I tend to think my music flourishes because of that tree. It is a beautiful throne.
Feb 04, 2019 @ 18:27:13
i climbed trees and loved being hidden away and just listening to the sounds below, your music is like its vitamins!
Feb 04, 2019 @ 18:29:53
I am smiling at the thought of my scraping being like vitamins. LOL, more like…laxatives!
Feb 04, 2019 @ 18:31:26
what an image!
Feb 04, 2019 @ 18:34:10
🙂
Feb 04, 2019 @ 20:18:10
Wow, sitting in a tree with your violin — amazing. Respect.
I have loved climbing, but may I am at an age where I have grown wise enough (or old) enough to sit and enjoy — sounds great. I will take my flute. Cool story.
Feb 04, 2019 @ 20:36:09
This was very uplifting Toni (and no pun intended). It was refreshing to read about your tree escape. It has been so many years since i have been able to flimb a tree. Thank you for taking me up with you in your haiku. And a violin, what a wonderful image that is – very cool!
Feb 04, 2019 @ 20:42:57
Thank you Rob. I am now 67 years old. Still climbing after all these years!
Feb 05, 2019 @ 05:25:12
Amazing! This is why my heart belongs to the willow tree – days spent perched in her branches, viewing the world from a secluded perspective, describes my childhood.
Feb 06, 2019 @ 14:46:23
It still describes my 67 year old childhood!
Feb 05, 2019 @ 10:04:21
Lucky you to have such a friend 🙂
Feb 05, 2019 @ 11:06:52
Sparse and beautiful. I have learned so much from your knowledge of Japanese verse forms.
Feb 05, 2019 @ 11:20:09
Thank you Sarah. This means a lot to me.
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Feb 05, 2019 @ 12:31:50
Trees are really special. Especially those with twisted character that allows branches to be accessible. Your line…seasons pass in my tree… is very good!
Feb 05, 2019 @ 12:32:40
Thank you!
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Feb 05, 2019 @ 14:55:03
I love trees and it seems fitting that you should climb one, but I fear if I tried this I might end up with broken limbs…
Feb 05, 2019 @ 15:44:51
Lol. I always have my cell in my pocket just in case. I am 67 years old. I climb a little slower and descend a little slower than I used to. I am cautious!
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Feb 05, 2019 @ 16:31:53
Smiling…now what am I going to tell my husband when he finds me stuck in the sycamore tree in the garden……I might have to make do with embracing one.
Feb 05, 2019 @ 16:34:29
Trees love being hugged!
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Feb 05, 2019 @ 15:14:16
I love the idea of time passing, while been alone on a tree.
Feb 05, 2019 @ 23:54:26
What a lovely tribute to your tree and to your love for it.
Feb 06, 2019 @ 14:42:22
Thank you.
Feb 06, 2019 @ 12:06:40
Simple, direct and oh, so beautiful. Straight to my heart.
Feb 06, 2019 @ 14:39:33
Thank you Jane.
Feb 06, 2019 @ 13:56:43
You captured Basho! And your world!
Feb 06, 2019 @ 14:39:21
Thank you!