Threads of Life (a haibun)

As she begins her next crochet project, she thinks about how each turn of the thread mirrors a bond she has in her life. Each person, each event, represents a strand of thread. Some strands are as smooth as certain paths in life journeys take. Sometimes these strands get caught on the hook and tangle, as some life events hit unexpected blocks. Sometimes these snags take some time to heal. Ultimately, with time and patience, what you wish to accomplish will come into being; that timely project, that long-awaited goal. The achievement may contain the snags and pulls of previous complications, yet that is evidence of a roadblock accomplished, a setback overcome. The completed project mirrors all the bonds and links we share in life; the struggles and surprises we encounter, and the satisfaction on the end result.

Thread tells a story

with each loop and chain. A grand

tapestry is made.

Family (a cinquain)

Family;

different, connected.

Relaxing, giving, bonding.

Together for Father's Day.

Memorable.

Lavender (a haiku)

The rich aroma

floats across late spring skies. A

tranquil plant now blooms.

6/16/2011

Almost Full (a cinquain)

The moon

now awakens,

slowly rising to full

beauty, radiant with her warm

presence.

6/14/2011

Threading (a cinquain)

Threading

the next chapter

of my story, each page

possessing unique stands printed

within.

6/13/2011

Path (a cinquain)

Walking

down the old path,

seeing choices I've made

past and present, moving to my

future.

6/11/2011

Another Sky

There is another sky

that calls us to visit

a world unlike our own,

to take that risk and see

beauty with our own eyes.

Keep it within your reach.

6/11/11

Inspired by: 'There is Another Sky' by Emily Dickinson