Leaving the doctor,
The whole world looks different
This autumn morning.
—Richard Wright, from Haiku: This Other World
Credits: Haiku: APoetReflects. Photograph: Chilliwack Lake, British Columbia Canada by Zach Copland via Sundoginthesky.
Leaving the doctor…
November 8, 2013 by 18 Comments
Live & Learn 
There is something in the air today, so inpirational and autumn touches more than other days… So beautiful dear David, Thank you, there is so many things I love, your blog, your blogging/sharing, poetry, photography and yes, this language especially in poetry….. Love, nia
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Thank you kindly Nia. There is something in the air…
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How incredibly true…
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And Jeff, you would certainly know…
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gobsmacked.
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I had to look it up. Love the word. Thank you for sharing.
def. : utterly astonished; astounded.
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yes
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Peacefully silent
nature awaits for you to leave
return to life take peace as a gift within
mind and heart
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Yes!
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🙂
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After a surgery, on the day of my return to my job, I arrived a bit late. Everybody else was inside, working away. As I stepped out of my car, I remember so clearly the cool dampness of the air – refreshing – and the sound of little kids on the playground next door to the school district office where I worked. I stood, breathing the air, looking around, so disoriented with appreciation that I might have been pulling a Lazarus. I walked toward the back door, enjoying this oddness, reveling in how much I love my earthly existence, privileged to be “returning.” Here’s what Marilynne Robinson said about it, speaking through the character of John Ames:
“This is an interesting planet. It deserves all the attention you can give it. I know this is all apparition compared to what awaits us, but it is only lovelier for that. There is a human beauty in it…I don’t imagine any reality putting this one in the shade entirely…”
Thanks, David, for all of the beauty you continually share with us.
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Beautiful Lynne. Every word. Thank you for sharing and for your kind words.
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What I like about this haiku is that it leaves everything open. Whatever lines would follow, may be different for each person. The use of the word “autumn” suggests that we should hurry up and savour as much of life as we can.
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You captured it Anneli. That’s exactly what I get out of many Haiku’s. The ability to get pulled in and let the rest of the storyline develop in your head.
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Beautiful post, beautiful haiku. I’m inspired, so here goes:
There’s so much beauty
Everywhere, I’m surrounded
By these gifts from God
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Wow, impromptu Haiku. Amazing. Carolann.
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I chose you dear friend, please pay it forward with love and kindness, in line with who you are. http://theothersideofugly.com/2013/11/09/another-year-of-honor-as-a-blogger/
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Thank you Sheri. I appreciate your kindness and recognition.
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