Take Time To Smell The Roses – A Haibun

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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
 
 
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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 

Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

27 thoughts on “Take Time To Smell The Roses – A Haibun”

      3. 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.

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      4. 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 💕🌺

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    1. Thank you Carol ann. I do but nature’s beauty can be found everywhere ☺️💕 I hope you are doing well my friend 🥰

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  5. this kaleidoscope of color turning slowly with the passing minutes. The color palette is different each day and I let it touch every sense.

    This line is like a painting, and your haibun is lovely from start to finish, Christine.

    ❤
    David

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    1. Thank you David. I’m so happy you enjoyed it! As you know I love writing about Nature ☺️💕

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  7. A moment to enjoy the nature around us is a moment well spent! Beautifully drawn moment.

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    1. Hello Pat. Thank you so much. I really do love nature so I’m happy I gave you an image ☺️💕

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