Haiga

Kernels 

Haibun

SUMMER CAMP 

an ekphrastic haibun inspired by

Bathers in The Forest, by August Renoir

 

 

At last! Back again at Totally Nude and Not Afraid Nudist Camp. Two weeks of freedom from the toil of work, the stench of the city, the constraint of clothes. Here in this secluded wooded glen, this tranquil pool, here where birds sing is perfect paradise. Here is where I can breathe.

 

"Henry! Stop that! You know the rules."

 

Look at Louise. She's put on some weight since last summer. Well, she's tall enough to carry a few more pounds. Janine and Marta are very close. Hmmmmm…I wonder. That's fine. If they're happy, that's what matters. Live and let live. 

 

"Henry! I mean it. Quit that."

 

Wonder what young Paul is dreaming about so quiet over there. Girls? Getting rich? Wonder what the school board would think if they knew I was here. 

 

"Miss Richmond, what did you do on your summer vacation?"

 

 I could give them an earful. Those fudd-dudds would have a stroke. 

 

"Henry! Enough! What's that? You say this is a nature camp and we should follow our nature? You should set a good example for the others, for young Paul. Observe the nature around you, think lofty thoughts and write a haiku. You'll feel better in the morning."

 

cool waters

splashing away

the heat of desire

Failed Haiku

Haku

        

                                 meadow grasses bent by the wind the purple plumes

                                                        

                                                              breathing in

                                                              the sharpness of autumn

                                                              no words spoken

Presence

The Country and Abroad