dawn in the desert
bird song awakens the day
heat shimmers in waves
The sun warms my back, and I gaze at the stark beauty of the Sonoran desert. Thick-trunked Saguaro cactus spread their arms to the sapphire sky as if showing gratitude for another day of being.
Verdant green Palo Verde trees filled with saffron blossoms wave to me in the breeze, welcoming me to my new home. I stand in awe, dumbfounded at how I’d stumbled into my personal Shangri-la.
best laid plans can fail
Yet, the universe led me
to a great finish
In due course, I surmised, when the cosmos speak… it’s always wise to listen. Welcome home.
© 2019 Colleen M. Chesebro
Colleen M. Chesebro 
Beautiful!
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Thanks. Much appreciated. ❤
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Check you out, settling in, to a lovely life in your new home. ❤
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Thanks, Sis. I’m starting to feel better too, so that is a huge help. ❤
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I am really so pleased for you 💜💜
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Thanks, Willow. I feel like I’ve come home. It’s a good feeling. ❤
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That’s wonderful 💜 💜
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Another new beginning for you, Colleen. Happy for you. ❤
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Thanks, so much, Olga. It’s all mind boggling. 😍
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #8: Colleen Chesebro’s latest #tankaprose!
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Thanks so much Frank. It’s great being back. ❤️
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Great to have you back, Colleen! 😀
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Thanks. It feels good to be creative again.
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Hi Colleen, beautiful place, is it your garden?
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The one shot is the front of my house and the other is of the desert which looks similar to the area around my home. Pixabay saved me. ❤️
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So glad you found this beautiful place to call home!
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Thank you. ❤
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Yay! What a fantastic place to be as summer gears up. Glad your move is done and now you can chill out and unpack!
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It’s hot as hades but we both feel better. No humidity! 🥵🌵🥰
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Sounds amazing, Colleen. Congratulations on your new home.
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Thanks, Robbie. This is such a beautiful area. ❤️
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Your new home sounds lovely, Colleen and you describe it perfectly. Just how hot does it get?
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LOL! It can reach 117, but the lack of humidity makes it tolerable. Well, not 117! Our new house is built with a special cooling system for this desert area. We keep it around 75 degrees inside which is quite comfy. Blinds and curtains on the windows help too. ❤️🌵
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I’m not fond of the heat, but it is more about the humidity over here. Will we get pictures?
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Oh, yes! I’ll start taking more and share. I’m not a heat lover either so this is quite the change. ❤️
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Good luck with the heat, Colleen. I hope you have plenty of hats!
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I have one, so that will help. I’m starting a collection though! LOL! ❤
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Thanks for your support, Jaye. ❤️❤️❤️
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Gorgeous, Colleen, both, the pic and the poem! ♥
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Thanks, Olga. We’re both starting to feel better. Living in a high elevation in Colorado was not good for us at all. ❤️
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You’ve found a beautiful place to call home 🙂
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Thanks, Jane. And, it feels like home too. ❤️
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🙂
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Wishing you much joy in your new home, Colleen. It’s beautiful. The cactus looks like it’s reaching for a hug (ouch). 🙂
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LOL! That’s what I thought too! It is hot as Hades here but the lack of humidity makes it all tolerable. All the streets and boulevards in the housing areas and within the cities are filled with glorious Native growing plants and trees. I’ll try to take more photos to share. It’s gorgeous! ❤️🌵
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❤
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Love this!
May your new home continue to bring you as much joy as it has done so far.
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Thanks, Tori. I’m still awed at how this all came together. ❤️❤️❤️
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Reblogged this on dreamweaver333.
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Thanks so very much! My faeries showed me the way! ❤️
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Congratulations, Colleen. Enjoy your new home and new life 🙂
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Thanks so much. 🥰
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Sounds wonderful, like in paradise. I am happy with you. Have a nice Sunday! Michael
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Thanks, Michael. Happy Sunday. ❤
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You too Colleen! ❤
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So lovely Colleen! Truly happy for you.
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Thanks, Linda. I really do love this area. It seems to be cooler too. I’m in Buckeye, but way north around the White Tank Mountains. Why they didn’t make us part of Surprise, AZ I’ll never understand. LOL! ❤
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This is beautiful! Congratulations on your new home. I’m sure you’re glad to have the move behind you. Have you found your forever home?
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Yes, thanks so much, Michelle. This is the forever home for sure. It’s gorgeous here. I got up early this morning and did my walk. Quite nice in the early hours. ❤
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Glad you’re settled. Watch out for scorpions on the floors at night.
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Will do. This house is sealed tight and built for Sonoran desert to conserve energy. I’m really impressed. 😀
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Beautiful Haibun/Tanka, Colleen! I’m so happy you’re settling into your new home and things are going smoothly. Judging by the photos it’s a gorgeous place. All the best, my friend! ❤ xo
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Thank you so much, Vashti. It’s all been pretty spectacular so far. ❤
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I’m happy to hear that. 😀
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It is! That is an amazing landscape. (My parents spent the last years of their lives in Phoenix, so I visited many times). I’m so glad you found your place. (K)
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This is one of the prettiest places I’ve ever seen. Hot as Hades but so spectacular. LOL!
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The middle of the day is definitely indoors time…
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Oh, yeah. I’ve been getting up early to walk. It’s the best time.
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