Take Time To Smell The Roses
When I was growing up, the expressions “Slow down” and “Take time to smell the roses”, were often heard. Too impatient for most things to materialize and hungry for life to happen, I had little interest doing either of those things.
Now, much later in life, as I sit watching the sun slip down in the late afternoon sky, I see its cache of shimmering diamonds spilling onto the water’s surface. I am entranced by moments that I never want to end. At this time of year I know I have at least another couple of hours to watch this kaleidoscope of color turning slowly with the passing minutes. The color palette is different each day and I let it touch every sense. The Gardenia bushes are flush with fragrant white blossoms and woodpeckers are drilling the side of a palm tree. The warmth of the sun is relaxing aching shoulders as a Mockingbird atop the chimney stack begins his late afternoon serenade.
I happily soak in every present moment.
Memories in tact Reveling in the present The future can wait Copyright © 2021 Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved Frank Tassone is hosting Monday Haibun at D'Verse Poets tonight and has prompted us with "Living in the present" Image by Mylene2401 from Pixabay
The imagery in your haibun is so relaxing. You brought me there. Nicely done.
Pat
Hello Pat. Thank you so much. I really do love nature so I’m happy I gave you an image ☺️💕
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Wonderful article
If only I knew what it meant
I too enjoy savouring those precious moments nowadays – ‘happily soak’ is right!
It is wonderful Ingrid. You are right – happily soak! ☺️🌺
A moment to enjoy the nature around us is a moment well spent! Beautifully drawn moment.
Thanks Bev ☺️💕🌺
Gardenias, waterside … be still my heart. I loved your haibun.
Dear Helen, thank you! Yes, we need to slow down and smell the gardenias 🥰
This line is like a painting, and your haibun is lovely from start to finish, Christine.
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David
Thank you David. I’m so happy you enjoyed it! As you know I love writing about Nature ☺️💕
where do you live christine? Somewhere nice, by the sounds of things! I am glad you enjoyed the sun, birds, happy tuesday!
Thank you Carol ann. I do but nature’s beauty can be found everywhere ☺️💕 I hope you are doing well my friend 🥰
Doing wonderfully Christine, thank you 💐😉
Happy to hear that Carol ann 🥰🌺
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It’s good to take time and observe the nature do it’s thing.
Yes it can certainly slow you down ☺️
Indeed.
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I think the pandemic has taught many of us to slow down and enjoy the precious moments. I smiled at the woodpecker. There is one here drilling holes in all the trees. It is amazing how loud it sounds. I spotted him one day and tried to get a photo but, he was too quick darting from tree to tree. A wonderful write, I was in the moment.
Thank you so much Truedessa. They are a joy to watch and listen too (😳) I love all the sights and sounds of nature and yes, last year has made us realize how precious it is 💕🌺
A fine write, perfectly nailed by the outstanding closer haiku! Well done.
Aww thank you my friend! I appreciate it Ron ☺️