A haibun
Last week, unexpectedly, I had the privilege of participating in a two-day public speaking training. The workshop was intended for a limited number of fundraising employees who directly interact with donors, which definitely does not include the writing team. However, as one of my colleagues was unable to participate due to unfortunate health issues, I was given her spot.
The training was quite well run; I am thankful for the opportunity.
Nevertheless, that was two full work days when I had to be away from the office, unable to get any work done… And now, in the last full week before Passover vacation in Israel, with additional, unexpected assignments thrown on my plate, I’m feeling very stressed.
pre-Passover stress matzah boxes line store shelves all work and no play
d’Verse Haibun Monday: Pressure
At d’Verse, writers were prompted to compose haibun on the theme of ‘pressure’.
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)
Would you like to create poetry with me and have a completed poem of yours featured here at the Skeptic’s Kaddish? I am very excited to have launched the ‘Poetry Partners’ initiative and am looking forward to meeting and creating with you… Check it out!
The Skeptic's Kaddish ๐ฎ๐ฑ 
Deep breaths, deep breaths my friend. I hope your public speaking skill was enhanced in the process. One never knows when they may come in handy. I enjoyed your haibun.
๐ ๐๐ป Helen ๐๐ป ๐ ~ thank you
I always enjoy reading of others culture. hope you enjoy your break from work when it arrives. balance of work, rest and play is a good thing.
๐๐๐ป Roger ๐๐ป๐ ~ thanks
~David
Love this honor and opportunity and Mazel Tov… now forget Everything and celebrate… stress free! ๐ You need it!
๐๐๐ป Cindy ๐๐ป๐ ~ sadly, the work’s not going away…
The pressure of collected backwork is highly relatable!
๐ค๐๐ป Frank ๐๐ป๐ค ~ thanks for the prompt!
~David
Sounds like you stepped up to the surprise challenge! Pressure separates the โMen from the boysโ every time. Bravo!
๐ค๐๐ป Susan ๐๐ป๐ค ~ thanks!
~David
Sounds like a meaningful training. Hope the stress passes quickly and you are able to enjoy your time. ๐ป
๐ค๐๐ป Michele ๐๐ป๐ค ~ thanks, it actually was!
Wonderful! You are welcome. ๐
That’s the rat race for ya. Always at a disadvantage and playing catch up. Hope the load lightens and you could enjoy Passover with family, David.
๐๐๐ป Nigel ๐๐ป๐
But on vacation you must go
The onus is on you
Tickets are booked
Take good care in rounding up your busy schedule
Clear your desk and fly away
๐๐๐ป Abi ๐๐ป๐
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Hope you get desk cleared
Me tooโฃ๏ธ
Bearing with you
Prayers for you โฃ
Hope you get to balance your hours so you can enjoy the Passover.
Much๐love
โค๏ธ๐๐ป Gillena ๐๐ปโค๏ธ
โ..matzah boxesโฆโ essences of culture I may never meet, and thank you for a great haibun: reminds me of warm bread ๐. Lovely!
I checked out dโVerse โ whatever is โ3-27-3โ? (Pardon ignorance ๐)
3-27-23 is merely the date, Rayla.
๐๐คฃ๐ oooohhhhmy
It is always like that in the run up to a major holiday. Hope you can manage to take a deep breath and relax (just a bit)!
๐๐๐ป Muri ๐๐ป๐