bone white strand of hair
caught in the heart of time
where has summer gone
oh how the seasons spin and turn our attention
out out out into the vast charitable sky,
until the first leaf
turns crimson
and we catch our shadow fading
in the golden light of fall.
***
oh how i am enjoying your comments!
the truth is i have more
white hairs than anyone could possibly count.
i was speaking towards the passing of time.
outside, the circling of seasons.
and within each of us,
signs,
like leaves changing colour.
all important messages to seize the moment,
life life fully.
cherish
now.
i will be home tonight to visit each of you
and drink you in like a favorite season!
***
welcome to haiku my heart.
while haiku brings us together,
it is the time taken to visit each other
and leave a kind word
that has truly given us a sense of community.
everyone is invited.
to fully experience the warmth i encourage you to
visit each participant and leave a kind note of
acknowledgement along the way.
please link back to
haiku my heart
at
recuerda mi corazon
so more may join us.
I adore this image. Every time that I see it I am reminded of you. I think that white strands of hair are a blessing. They are a good luck charm like a rabbits foot or a shamrock. It is true that summer seems to be fading but here in my part of the world we have had hot days with the sun beating down. I am hoping for the winds of autumn to come quickly in bright, rustling, leafy wonder.
xoxoxo,
Noelle
Posted by: Noelle | October 13, 2011 at 11:53 PM
I had to look for the translation to find the word that describes my feelings and thoughts with your haiku... ephemerality.
I cherish my white hairs - they mean a lot to me. Hope you are alright Rebecca... enjoy your weekend!
Posted by: Marit | October 14, 2011 at 12:23 AM
This is such an iconic photo and always reminds me of you and this space in Blogland, dear Rebecca. Wonderful haiku - I don't even look at my whites anymore - they are often the most consistent thing in my life!!!
Posted by: Rosie | October 14, 2011 at 04:43 AM
Altho' I thought white hair would bother me when I was younger, I find they do not. I consider them a worthy sign of age, wisdom. Summer is fading here also - Seasons pass, time has a way of slipping past us. So happy to have this space to share. You are loved!
Posted by: tami | October 14, 2011 at 05:11 AM
Made me think immediately of the space on my drivers license that asks for hair color. Not enough room to say, "Mostly white with a lot of gray and a few darker strands that just haven't changed yet."
That's okay. Hair color is never what attracts me, especially here in Bloglandia. It is the connection, the peace of it, the outpouring of happiness that we give and take, the joy, the sharing. I am a better man to know you and the others, no matter what hair color.
Much Peace
Posted by: Spadoman | October 14, 2011 at 05:43 AM
i hold gracefully
{{ i hope }}
:-)
onto
the Tail End of Summer
myself
for a Bit Longer...
although
i do
see a few Silvers
making
~~a messy nest~~
on my roof*top...
Posted by: somepinkflowers | October 14, 2011 at 05:43 AM
Although it's easy to be tempted and even fooled into thinking summer remains, your haiku speaks the truth! Yesterday's 80 degree temps are a short-lived illusion...although a welcome one!
Posted by: Dawn Elliott | October 14, 2011 at 06:44 AM
So grateful to have this moment in time with you and my haiku heart friends, Beautiful Rebecca.
Much love and light...
xoxox
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | October 14, 2011 at 07:38 AM
We must remember to appreciate every moment before all of our hair turns white.
<3
Posted by: gemma | October 14, 2011 at 08:00 AM
Where has summer gone? I wonder the same thing...
A poignant haiku, Rebecca. It touches my heart--not to mention my hair!
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | October 14, 2011 at 08:48 AM
My first time doing a haiku and forgive me if I got it wrong. I was sitting outside and looking at the patio and this image was so strong.
I feel I have a sign of peace and protection right under my feet!!!
Posted by: peggy gatto | October 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Earth has taken a turn and September has rolled up!! T'is October now, warm and sunny days and vibrant colors around!!
Birds are alive in the trees and colorful butterflies flit about. After the rains it's almost like spring here for a month till winter's cold and shorter days remind us that it is that time of the year again!!
Summer has slipped away so say the white strands on my head :) Its more than just strands now :)
Warm Wishes rebecca!!
xoxoxo
Nanka
Posted by: Nanka | October 14, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Yesterday I noticed the way of ivy changing colour so I grabbed my camera and snapped a few. Today you're writing about the changing colours of Fall so I took your idea and ran with it. Thanks rebecca. :)
Posted by: Cheryl's Excellent Adventure | October 14, 2011 at 10:40 AM
What a beautiful and unique way to describe aging -- a white hair -- as always your words and sensibility are luminous.
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 14, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Your words are always so beautiful and inspiring...the summer of life passes too quickly...but there is beauty in the snow :)
Posted by: Susie Clevenger | October 14, 2011 at 09:34 PM
in biblical terms gray hair is seen has having wisdom.... i believe it is written on our faces, in our eyes.... a weee bit late but i still enjoy the visit...
Posted by: miss pie | October 17, 2011 at 01:55 PM