conversing with stars
pines lift the edge of heaven
prayers slip through like clouds
breathing the last sighs of summer,
each night we add another blanket to our dreams.
suddenly the last petals
on bowing heads of sunflowers slip away.
the ponds are glass bowls
tipping their bright faces at sun or moon
always reflecting light;
a steady conversation with old friends.
morning glories
open their great disks of heavenly blue
as tiny hummingbirds
ignite
the very air in shimmering light.
now that the stars are gone
i sit at the sunbright table collecting each of your voices
like so many wild flowers
in a vase of haiku.
welcome home to this bright new day.
to friends and the chance to
visit each other and leave a kind word at every stop.
old school blogging-where everyone reaches out
in a circle of connection.
xo
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Rebecca, I think this is one of the most beautiful, soul-searching free verse writings you have posted. It touches me. The vase full of haiku is amazing. Take care of YOU. xoxo
Posted by: Judie | August 22, 2014 at 06:17 AM
Sometimes my prayers just seem to slip away...
Posted by: Mark M. Redfearn | August 22, 2014 at 06:35 AM
a vase of haiku
filled with pebbles and fragments—
phrases from my friends
Posted by: magicalmysticalteacher | August 22, 2014 at 06:39 AM
A beautiful and uplifting haiku, Rebecca. Do have a lovely weekend.
Posted by: Reading Pleasure | August 22, 2014 at 06:40 AM
a vase of haiku - so beautiful - lovely!
Posted by: tami | August 22, 2014 at 07:11 AM
Good Morning to you and another lovely photo and creative and inspiring haiku ~ Happy Weekend to you and lots of xoxox
Posted by: artmusedog and carol | August 22, 2014 at 07:23 AM
I will never forget the summer I had this exact image every night greeting me through my bedroom window.
Posted by: annie | August 22, 2014 at 07:40 AM
Good Morning my dear...
I am continuing this journey, a flower in the vase of creative community.
x...x
Posted by: Stephanie | August 22, 2014 at 08:07 AM
Prayers slip through like clouds and kiss your sweet heart. Love letters from each of us, flowers in this vase of life... love you dear friend... xoxoxo
Posted by: Lea | August 22, 2014 at 08:24 AM
Giving you another flower dear one...from my heart.
Posted by: gemma | August 22, 2014 at 10:37 AM
What a pretty picture you paint with your words, Rebecca! So evocative of the delights of a warm summer's evening as it slips into the light of a new day. I can imagine myself sitting at that table with you, hope to have the chance to do so in person one day soon. xo
Posted by: Cynthia | August 22, 2014 at 12:15 PM
What a magical photo of the lovely moon reflected in water. (a pond?) I love that I can fill up from your well of words. thank you for sharing your gift with us.
Posted by: Nonnie | August 22, 2014 at 01:25 PM
Beautiful photo with beautiful words and awesome Haiku. Hope you are doing well Rebecca. Take care.
Posted by: gloria | August 22, 2014 at 02:31 PM
Yes, lovely words and picture!
Posted by: peggy gatto | August 22, 2014 at 03:34 PM
Thanks Rebecca..for constant inspiration.. have come in with my second entry too.. do visit ..and check out a short haiku story..
RS:)
Posted by: Ramesh Sood | August 25, 2014 at 11:08 AM