a haibun in the style of Basho, 44 words exactly, a quadrille
Haibun: Escape
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” – John Muir
The day is so very hot – 105F at high noon. I walk into the forest which is about 20 degrees cooler. My old friends always welcome me to enter and rest.
through the cool forest
a walk on sun freckled path –
escape from summer’s heat
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Jul 29, 2019 @ 15:24:12
‘a walk on sun freckled path’ I can really picture that.
Jul 29, 2019 @ 15:34:04
I like those forest paths freckled with the sun.
Jul 29, 2019 @ 15:38:27
Because I love to be in the forest I really appreciate how you captured the feeling even or especially on a hot summer day.
Jul 29, 2019 @ 15:41:00
I adore sun freckled path!
Jul 29, 2019 @ 15:48:51
YES! I have always loved how the sun peeks through tree leaves onto the path or walk below. I shall always think of that now as freckles rather than peeking or spackles!
Jul 29, 2019 @ 15:59:41
The best way to escape the sun, Toni! I love walking in the forest, but I’m also blessed to have a leafy mini forest in our garden. Those sun freckles are so familiar!
Jul 29, 2019 @ 16:14:07
You’re lucky to have such good friends.
Jul 29, 2019 @ 16:35:55
A snappy haibun; really strong sense of place. A forest walk in summer dles include insects however.
Jul 29, 2019 @ 16:59:08
So? Not so many insects in the forest. Cicadas, bees, butterflies…the bitey ones are down at the creek.
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Jul 29, 2019 @ 16:47:38
Trees are the best of friends. So glad they helped cool the heatwave for/with you.
Jul 29, 2019 @ 19:04:40
yes. trees are the best of friends. these trees have been my best friends for years
Jul 29, 2019 @ 17:05:49
Nice
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Jul 29, 2019 @ 18:16:58
“sun-freckled” so much more evocative than the more trite “sun-dappled.” Kudos.
Jul 29, 2019 @ 19:02:51
thanks
Jul 29, 2019 @ 18:19:00
That would be really cool in today’s hot weather Toni.
Jul 29, 2019 @ 19:49:41
I knew you’d come through with nature’s freckles! Beautiful. I didn’t realize how much cooler it would be in the forest. We were on an open trail the other day and it was 90 degrees. Not a good choice.
Jul 29, 2019 @ 20:24:07
Those leaves shade the sun and captures any breezes that blow.
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Jul 29, 2019 @ 20:05:10
How wonderful to be able to find refuge in nature, in that sun-freckled forest…so close to you.
Jul 29, 2019 @ 21:36:02
A welcome respite from the heat for sure…thanks for taking us there with you, Toni.
Jul 29, 2019 @ 23:52:59
I like the sun freckled path. So peaceful.
Jul 30, 2019 @ 02:38:25
Nice
Jul 30, 2019 @ 08:12:58
perfect – – you have brought the trees alive with freckles instead of dapples
Jul 30, 2019 @ 10:31:04
That’s a wonderful perspective on freckle-ness Toni. This made for a great read. Beatiful!
Jul 30, 2019 @ 13:21:09
Can I come too? That sounds blissful.
Jul 30, 2019 @ 14:04:35
Sure you can come too! You just have to be quiet 😊
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Jul 30, 2019 @ 23:03:35
Like “sun freckled path” !!!