Here’s my Haibun Poem for Suzanne Burke’s ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #18 NEW image prompt.
Her Grief
The heavy dark clouds shrouded the sun in a weary sorrow that mirrored Alice’s mood. She stood alone in their spot under the old cedar tree. It was where Sam had proposed to her fifty years ago. Now her weathered hands were scattering what remained of him. As her tears fell, an icy rainstorm mixed with her grief. She sunk down on the cold ground and lovingly placed their song, and a single red rose from the garden. A hand touched her shoulder, and a familiar warmth ran through her—but no one was there. The wind blew through the forest, playing their song. She smiled, knowing Sam was still with her.
Pleasant memories
Will never be forgotten
When encased in love.
That is beautiful, Denise. I love the sentiment behind it and the emotions you’ve invoked. So well done!
Thank you, Mae. I like to think our loved ones watch over us. xo
That’s beautiful. What memories.
Thank you, Jacqui xo
Lovely, Denise.
Thanks John 🙂
What a lovely Haibun poem! The story set the context and the poem captured the intent. Perfect. ♥♥♥
Thank you Gwen:) It’s fun learning all the new ways to express myself in poetry. Haibuns have really given me a new avenue to write a story in fewer words. I love all the beautiful poetry you give us. xo
Oh my goodness, Denise! This is filled with so much emotion. And an icy rainstorm to boot! Fantastic work!
Thanks Jan. I felt this one and added the rain hoping we’d get some soon:)
Both the story and the poem are beautiful, Denise.
Thanks, Linda. I ‘m really enjoying learing new poetry forms to write. This one is my favorite so far.
This really is a lovely poem, Denise. Quite a tear jerker too.
Thank you, Robbie. I choked up thinking about it.
Wow! This is so beautiful, Denise. Very moving. xo
Denise this one really had me choking up. Thanks so much for contributing again this week. I have just had the pleasure of sharing it on my site. 😊
It did the same to me writing it, Soooz. Thank you ! Xo
Beautiful.
xoxo
Thanks, Sandra xo
A lovely haibun, Denise. It started with such despair and ended with love. Beautiful
Thank you , Diana. I like to believe our loved ones are still nearby that left us.
A beautiful story and poem, Denise. A wonderful take on the prompt. 🙂
Thank you, Harmony:) It was a wonderful picture to work from.
Well done!
Thank you, Mark, I really felt this one:)