Hold in place. Unwavering as the hurricane blows. Stand still when faced with a slap. Unbreakably bolted down. Absolute. Never cringe away. Stay. Forward one small step, your time. Crawl if you must. Claim your life. Take the hand that is offered then rise again. Unwilling to be swallowed, drug into the past. Drowned. Face toward what your heart holds true. Like a mountain through the seasons, remain.
Living refusal
thoughts chosen to unify
imprisoned by none
© Alicia Grimshaw 2017
My first attempt to write a Haibun (俳文, literally, haikai writings) a prosimetric literary form originating in Japan, combining prose and haiku. For those of you who are know this craft well, please understand this is a humble beginning.
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Beautiful poem, Ali. I have never heard of Haibun before today. Thanks for teaching me something new. I especially loved this line “Face toward what your heart holds true”. Good words to live our lives by!
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Thanks for reading and for reflecting back the words that resonate for you. I am always curious about what stands out for others.
Make it a great day.
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Wow. Thank you Ali. I am honored to read your beginnings. To me, they are humble only in the sense of the awe of the loving expression that is YOU. ❤ Blessings and much, much love – Debbie
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Debbie, thank you for this reflection. I think I am only really beginning to learn the impacts of some of my life experiences. Thanks for your encouragement and support.
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A wonderful start. Your piece provokes many thoughts.
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Thank you Barbara. Please feel free to share your thoughts on any of my poems.
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Inspiring and beautiful.
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…rise again.
Face forward…
…remain.
Strength and resilience ring throughout.
I don’t know if it’s good Haibun or not, but I love it.
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Thank you Adam. I appreciate your reflection.
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Excellent! Encouraging and full of determination.
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Thank you. I am glad that the feeling of determination came through.
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You’re welcome.
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This is a wonderful piece of writing Ali.
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Miriam, thanks for the positive feedback. That means a lot to me.
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Thank you for your ever strengthening words. I hold them near.
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Karyn, thank you for letting me know how much they mean to you. I treasure your response.
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Claim your life.
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Thank you Kirsten. Great to hear from you.
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