A haibun
I remember looking up at the sun and clouds as I pulled my father’s body across the ocean surface. We were wearing full scuba gear; Papa was barely breathing. Getting him to the jetty was the only viable option.
high sun sears
ocean waves aglow
sharp wheezing
d’Verse Haibun Monday: Look up!
At d’Verse, poets were encouraged to write haibun on the theme of ‘looking up’.
Let’s write poetry together!
When it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives alone – it’s possible. But creatively, it’s more like painting: you can’t just use the same colours in every painting. It’s just not an option. You can’t take the same photograph every time and live with art forms with no differences.
–Ben Harper (b. 1969)
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Very interesting.
Thanks 😊
You are welcome.
Oof. That sounds terrifying!
Yes. A stark memory
Heart breaking and beautiful at the same time. Nicely done, David!
🤍🙏🏻 M Jay 🙏🏻🤍
Descriptive and terrifying!
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💖🙏🏻 Cindy 🙏🏻💖
Such an intense story in so few words. Great job.
💕🙏🏻 Lauren 🙏🏻💕
Wow!!!
All the emotions, succinctly worded.
Much💚love
💗🙏🏻 Gillena 🙏🏻💗
I love the idea of a wheezing sea. Lovely poem, David. ❤️
💓🙏🏻 Jeff 🙏🏻💓
What a powerful, scary moment. The wheezing and the waves stand out in your haiku.
💞 KK 💞