I believe solitude is something which we embrace and choose; for greater things occur where all is peaceful except for the quiet beating of the heart. I inhale as soft blew the twilight breeze. Lost in the depths of foliage and trees I tread further and deeper into my thoughts ― it would add to the pleasure of life if we formed the habit of seeing what is beautiful and divine in ordinary things; sunshine flooding the river valley or autumn clad in crimson red and gold. Don’t believe solely on what the eyes tell you, rather seek to discover beyond its limitations. Search within the power of your intellect; find out what you already know and in return earn the wings to fly. I smile as white blossoms unfurl and fall silently into the lake ― knowing I held opportunity in the tender inwards of my hand.
Rain continues to fall
as clouds kiss earth with vigor
a sight to behold
Photo credits: pixabay.com
Posted for Haibun Monday @ dVerse Pub
For my prompt ‘Descent into the abyss of Solitude’ on Friday 7th October
at 8:00 am EDT
Posted on Poems written on Prompt Nights
Posted on the Poetry Pantry @ Poets United
There is, as you write, an entire world beyond our senses that we can only glimpse in the behaviors of those that can see infrared and ultraviolet. Our minds filter our eyes.
Definitely ❤️ thanks for stopping by, Brian 🙂
Lovely haibun and haiku Sanaa. Puts me in mind of a haibun I wrote several months ago about the practice of boketto. It is nice to know others enjoy the silence of the forest as much as I.
Thank you so much, Toni ❤️ so glad you liked it 😀
Such a calm and reflective walk Sanaa ~ To see that rain is a sight to behold ~ Thanks for joining us ~
And thank you for the wonderful prompt, Grace ❤️
Hi Sanaa, I love that last line of your haibun, such possibilities it contains…
Thank you so much, Michael 🙂 so good to see you.
seeing the beautiful and divine in ordinary thoughts….i love that!
superb work.
Thank you so much, Stacy ❤️ so glad you liked it 🙂
Love that white blossom as opportunity.
Thank you so much, De ❤️ so good to see you 🙂
Love the sense of finding paths in your mind to travel…
Thank you so much Bjorn 🙂 so glad you liked it.
Very beautifully written prose that contains a depth to it. You are right of course. There is so much more than just the eyes can see.
Thank you kindly, Paul 🙂
The last line of the prose and the haiku are beautiful, Sanaa.
Thank you kindly, Kim 🙂
There is so much wisdom in this, as there is wisdom in nature.
“it would add to the pleasure of life if we formed the habit of seeing what is beautiful and divine in ordinary things”….a most wonderful and invaluable message.
I really like this, Sanaa.
Thank you so much, Michelle ❤️ so glad you liked it 🙂
Sanaa, your energy and creativity continues to amaze me 🙂
ZQ
Thank you kindly, ZQ 🙂
Don’t believe solely on what the eyes tell you,
rather seek to discover beyond its limitations.
The weakness of many. Somehow one misses those that matter and instead bother with the nitty gritties of insignificance!
Hank
Definitely 🙂 thanks for stopping by, Hank
I love rainy days – and your haiku
Thank you so much, Debi ❤️ good to see you 🙂
the haiku ending your haibun, certainly takes us beyond, the visual rain
Happy Friday
much love…
Thank you so much, Gillena ❤️ Happy Friday 😀
Much love ❤️
This reminds me of happy days spent walking through the local nature center on my own.
That’s great 😀 thank you so much, Rommy ❤️ so glad you liked it.
What a beautiful haibun Sanaa. There is nothing quite like a deep forest to calm ones mind.
Definitely ❤️ thanks for stopping by, Robin 🙂
“it would add to the pleasure of life if we formed the habit of seeing what is beautiful and divine in ordinary things”
I could live in these words, feeling them real, dancing them from dusk till dawn and again! ❤️
Thank you so much, Magaly ❤️ so glad you liked it 😀
Beautifully rendered….!
Thank you so much, Sreeja 🙂 so glad you liked it.
Sometimes standing apart or afar from the world helps us see how we are connected and belong in our own special way – I felt that here
Thank you so much, Jae ? so glad you liked it 🙂
Ah…. HO your soul continues to shine, dear Sanaa – thanks for the lift this Sunday morning… With Best Wishes Scott
Thank you so much, Scott ❤️ good to see you 🙂
tread further and deeper into my thoughts … oh yes!!
Thank you kindly, Rajani ❤️
Have a nice Sunday Sanaa
much love…
You too, have a nice Sunday Gillena ❤️
Much love
A beautiful and thoughtful haibun, so wise. Yes there is beauty in ordinary things. What a lovely walk through the woods! <3
Thank you so much, Loredana ❤️ good to see you 🙂
Wise words you impart, Sanaa in your graceful haibun. I especially like the idea of seeking and discovering solitude beyond the eye’s limitations. ❤️
Thank you so much, Khaya ❤️ good to see you 🙂
I love the seeking beyond the mind’s limitations – the best way to experience a forest is to feel it! I also love earning the wings to fly. Awesome.
Thank you so much, Sherry ❤️ so glad you liked it 😀
So much can be experienced and learned from such a stroll in the woods! Nicely penned, Sanaa.
Thank you so much, Mary ❤️ so glad you liked it 🙂
A lovely haibun with a lesson that is good for all so to learn. The beauty in small things, opening to nature and solitude.
Thank you kindly, Ellecee 🙂 good to see you.
enjoyed the haibun, and its message. it’s true we are able to connect deeper with our thoughts when we embraced nature. 🙂
Definitely ❤️ thanks for stopping by, dsnake 🙂
solitude is something we should embrace, for quiet helps us evolve on the inside. Many cannot see past what is in front of them.
Definitely ❤️ thank you kindly, Truedessa 🙂
A wonderful haibun. The prose is beautifully sketched and the haiku (sigh) … exquisite.
Thank you so much, Wendy ❤️ so glad you liked it 🙂
An outstanding haibun!
Thank you so much, Rosemary ❤️ good to see you 🙂
I love your thoughts on solitude!
Thank you kindly, MMT ❤️
This is the kind of solitude I appreciate the most…if one can ever be truly “alone” with Nature 😀 XXX
Definitely ❤️ thanks for stopping by, Gina 🙂
Embracing solitude to discover oneself… a brilliant haibun of clean thought… well written Sanaa 🙂
Thank you so much, Vijita ❤️ so glad you liked it.
Beautiful, Sanaa.
Thank you so much, Sherry ❤️ so glad you liked it 🙂
the haiku completely took me in…rain is such a lovely feeling…beautiful walk!
Thank you so much, Sreeja 😀 good to see you ❤️