I grew up in a home where intermittent solitude was considered an essential
part of personal growth. My dad always said that there was a time to ‘gather one’s thoughts’ and a time for ‘chit-chat’. Either way, he was already preaching to the converted, for I’ve always treasured my quiet time. There’s nothing in this world that can replace that time to reflect, to plan and time to dream.Seasons holding hands
filling empty voids of time
with visions and dreams
©Vivian Zems
dVerse poets pub – Haibun Monday, Solitude
February 4, 2019 at 9:40 pm
I think your dad was a wise man, Viv. I too treasure quiet time. I love the idea of seasons holding hands. 🙂
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February 7, 2019 at 12:45 am
Thanks Kim!
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February 4, 2019 at 10:15 pm
Bang on with your message, and your haiku is lovely. Great concept of seasons holding hands. I imagine two couples–Spring/Summer And Fall/Winter.
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February 7, 2019 at 12:45 am
Thanks Glenn 🙂
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February 4, 2019 at 11:24 pm
I love your father’s take on solitude. I grew up in a similar household filled with books and people who either chitchatted or were silent by turns. Your haiku is most excellent!
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February 7, 2019 at 12:44 am
Thanks Toni 🙂
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February 4, 2019 at 11:28 pm
the haiku was cool, good fit . “Seasons hold hands…” nice
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February 7, 2019 at 12:44 am
Thanks Sabio!
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February 4, 2019 at 11:52 pm
treasured quiet time, yes, treasure
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February 7, 2019 at 12:43 am
Indeed!
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February 5, 2019 at 4:19 am
What a healthy upbringing – a worthy life skill.
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February 7, 2019 at 12:43 am
Thank you. I hope to pass it on to the kids 🙂
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February 7, 2019 at 12:58 am
I’m sure you will!
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February 5, 2019 at 6:44 am
Beautiful poem.
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February 7, 2019 at 12:41 am
Thanks Sadje
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February 7, 2019 at 1:09 am
You’re welcome
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February 5, 2019 at 8:54 am
i love your haiku – no time should be left void, dreams, visions, plans, staying close to our true selves, lovely words Vivian
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February 7, 2019 at 12:38 am
Thanks Gina!
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February 5, 2019 at 7:43 pm
I love the division in the time for chit-chat and the time to reflect… we all need both…
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February 7, 2019 at 12:37 am
Absolutely!
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