Most people I know have been wondering, “what is up with her and all that walking?”
It started this past May when I decided to start walking off my growing quarantined butt, and it seems to be sticking.
But what they don’t know is.. it’s the little gifts I am party to along the way…
falling leaves
pelted by raindrops –
game of tag
Pat R
11/11/20
As I was walking in the park this morning I heard this sound. I couldn’t figure out what it was, so I stopped, looked and listened…
rustling trickle
of falling autumn leaves –
earth songs
Pat R
11/11/20
We met on my morning walk one day last week when I was feeling especially sorry for myself. I stopped to gauk. He just walked right by. Looks like he might have had a run in with that cat crossing at the crosswalk. City life.
healing –
one foot in front
of the other
Pat R
11/07/20
I encountered this tall grass on my walk today. It was in one of those little sidewalk gardens situated directly in front of the owners home. On this bright, sunny day, the coolness was a reminder that autumn wore a chill. The gray had finally moved on.
tall grass blooms
bask in autumn sun –
chilly day
Pat R
10/15/20
Lately, there has been nothing to the days but gray. It looks like a brewing storm. But it would turn out to be a calm slate of gray that just lingers. This look is carried through to the nights.
My crystal ball can’t say how clear the night sky will be in the mountains. But I am really looking forward to getting out of the city just the same.
The plan is to leave at eight in the morning, so naturally we left at eleven. This is always the case. Especially when this is not going to be a day trip.
Pedestrians are walking over the Tappan Zee bridge walkway. This is a new addition. What an amazing view that must be. That, is going on my to do list.
Ongoing road works along the route is finally over. This makes for a more pleasant ride. Along the way, we pull over every now and then for photos of turning leaves.
In the mountains I look forward to gazing at a night sky that offers some rewards.
bathing in moonlight
on this clear autumn night
creekside stargazing
Pat R
9/29/20
For dVerse Poets Haibun Monday where the prompt is The Moon, and Frank is hosting. To participate or just read go here.
And for Eugi’s blog where the prompt is Crystal Ball
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For Ronovan Writes Haiku where the prompt is Calm & Storm
At our first autumn gathering around the firepit the air is crisp. It is clear change is afoot in more ways than one.
The conversation is at once silly and heartfelt, as it can sometimes be among friends. Everyone just needs a break from all the turmoil.
My gaze move between the flicker of the flames, and the moon.
in the night sky
on this autumn night
the moon wears a mask
of drifting clouds
it comes, and it goes.
Pat R
9/25/2020
For Colleen’s a weekly Tanka Tuesday where the prompt this week is the theme “Night Sky” a Gogyohka Haibun, sorta. To read or to participate go here.
This morning is especially gray. I open the door to the lushness of my garden that is still mostly green. I am greeted by a pair of butterflies dancing around the blooms of the butterfly bush. A welcome sight. As I step outside cupping my mug of tea, I note that it is cooler than I thought. It feels like autumn has taken hold.
new coolness
butterflies brighten gray as
autumn calls
Pat R
9/15/20
For Frank Tassone’s Weekly Haiku Challenge where the prompt is New Coolness. To read or to participate go here
I can see the changes as summer days slip away. It seems that at five thirty in the evening, the light is already changing. I wonder if it’s just overcast skies. But it’s been persistent, so maybe not.
The rustle of leaves up high in tree tops suddenly sound louder. To the left, Canada geese congregate in the open field. The sparrows are outnumbered, so they’ve moved elsewhere. The sweltering heat has moved on.
a shift in time –
under the uproar of the wind in trees
a kinder breeze
Pat R
9/03/20
For Colleen’s Weekly poetry challenge where the choice this week is the Poet’s choice. To read or to participate go here
COLLEEN’S 2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 193, #POET’SCHOICE
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For dVerse Poets Pub Open Link Night (OLN). To read and participate go here
I was never really a particularly chatty person. I always had my nose in a book, and I could never abide foolishness much. I was more interested in capturing catapillars and watching them change. Looking back, It felt like even as a child I was an old soul.
This, coupled with parents who were always at each others throat didn’t leave much time for celebrations. Especially not of birthdays. I don’t remember ever having a birthday party when I was young. That was never a big thing at our house. There were more pressing needs.
I do remember it being a day of protest, or acting up on my part. Thinking on this day I was somehow immune. The problem was my mom didn’t much abide foolishness either. So usually with my acting up, I got the order to “go pick a switch”. Birthday or no birthday.
new butterfly soars
on the wings of summer wind –
the nature of change
Pat R
8/03/20
For dVerse Poets Pub where it is haibun monday and the prompt is “Birthday”.
Kim is hosting. Come do some reading or paticipate here.
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For Tanka Tuesday over at Colleen’s where it’s Poet’s choice this week. Stop by and do some reading or join in here.
morning dew sparkle on blades of grass
wild bunny rabbits
and bouncy baby squirrels
dart across the open meadow –
the magic of morning revelry
Pat R
7/29/20
A Gogyohka for Eugi’s Weekly Prompt “Magic”.
To read more about it or participate go here
