The Storm, haibun

Posted on 21 Nov 2022 by Colleen M. Chesebro

Linda Lee Lyberg is hosting at dVerse. She asks us to write a haibun inspired by Aki no koe (Autumn’s Voice).

Yesterday, Autumn’s voice roared with the howl of Banshee winds, making this old house moan and creak like old timber wood is all that holds it together. Large snowflakes—Lake Michigan snow, blew sideways down the street. The gales punished the naked trees, leaves stripped by the sudden storm.

Today, the warmth from the sun melts the snow. The storm has passed and Autumn’s voice whispers… It’s time to write.

sunbeams—
I memorize the day
in poet-time

© Colleen M. Chesebro

50 thoughts on “The Storm, haibun”

Jane Doughertyj 21 Nov 20223:59 pm

I do like that haaiku!

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 21 Nov 20224:01 pm
  
  Thanks, Jane. This is how I remember things now… writing poetry. LOL!
  
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Linda Lee Lyberg 21 Nov 20224:03 pm

Colleen- Thanks for stopping by! I love your haibun, and the haiku is superb.

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 21 Nov 20224:04 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Linda. I didn’t want to miss your challenge.
  
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  1. Linda Lee Lyberg 21 Nov 20224:05 pm
    
    How sweet! 🙂
    
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kim881 21 Nov 20224:08 pm

That was some storm, Colleen, and I’m glad it passed quickly! I love all the sounds you captured in your haibun, especially the contrast of the ‘howl of Banshee winds’ and Autumn’s whisper.

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 21 Nov 20224:11 pm
  
  Thanks, Kim. I was glad to have those winds gone.
  
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  1. kim881 21 Nov 20224:17 pm
    
    I bet!
    
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Björn Rudberg (brudberg) 21 Nov 20224:10 pm

I like the thought of snow melting… it’s too early for winter.

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 21 Nov 20224:12 pm
  
  I bet! You’re in it for the long haul. We get breaks between the gray skies at least.
  
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RuthScribbles 21 Nov 20224:25 pm

Nice. Felt like I was witness to the storm.

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 21 Nov 20224:34 pm
  
  It was wicked. I’m glad the sun came out today. LOL!
  
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  1. RuthScribbles 21 Nov 20224:34 pm
    
    ⛈️ ☀️
    
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Liz Gauffreau 21 Nov 20225:04 pm

Your haibun brought a smile to my face!

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 21 Nov 20226:53 pm
  
  Yay! That makes me happy, Liz. ❤️
  
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Ron. 21 Nov 20225:20 pm

Settling in, here. Glad I’ve got such good stuff to read!

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 21 Nov 20226:52 pm
  
  Same here. Too cold outside. 🥶
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben 21 Nov 20225:28 pm

Autumn’s voice whispers… lovely

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 21 Nov 20226:51 pm
  
  It’s time to get things done inside. Write on! ❤️
  
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ben Alexander 21 Nov 20225:31 pm

in poet-time

that’s brilliant, Colleen.

~David

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 21 Nov 20226:51 pm
  
  We get so many gray skies here in winter. I have to memorize these sunny days to use in our poet time. 🤣
  
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memadtwo 21 Nov 20227:11 pm

Those sunbeams are a balm for many things. (K)

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 22 Nov 202210:57 am
  
  In the grayness of winter we have to hang onto those sunbeam memories.
  
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msjadeli 21 Nov 20227:57 pm

You describe it so well here, Colleen. Beautiful haiku at the end.

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 22 Nov 202210:50 am
  
  Thanks, Lisa. Those howling winds!
  
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  1. msjadeli 22 Nov 202212:38 pm
    
    You’re welcome, yes it was like a long freight train going by.
    
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    1. Colleen M. Chesebro 22 Nov 20221:24 pm
      
      What a great description!
      
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rothpoetry 21 Nov 20228:20 pm

Oh, I love this… you are in the throes of winter before Fall even has a chance to finish! Did you get feet of snow like Buffalo?

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 22 Nov 202210:46 am
  
  Thank you. No, we got a few inches at best. We are just out of range of the lake effect snow from Lake Michigan. Thank goodness. LOL!
  
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  1. rothpoetry 22 Nov 202212:54 pm
    
    That is good. Looks really bad further east!
    
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    1. Colleen M. Chesebro 22 Nov 20221:23 pm
      
      It does. I can’t imagine six feet of snow!
      
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K.Hartless 21 Nov 20229:21 pm

Oh, I do love a good snowstorm to write through. Thanks, Colleen. I love the new site look as well. Stupendous.

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 22 Nov 202210:44 am
  
  Thank you so much. I’m with you. Writing through storms is the best.
  
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  1. K.Hartless 22 Nov 20227:37 pm
    
    You’re very welcome. All sorts of storms. Agreed.
    
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yourplateormine967244485 21 Nov 202210:17 pm

This is so lovely 🥰

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 22 Nov 202210:42 am
  
  Thank you. 💜
  
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  1. yourplateormine967244485 23 Nov 20221:12 pm
    
    You are welcome 🙏 💖
    
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Sadje 21 Nov 202210:48 pm

Very descriptive scene Colleen. Beautiful poem.

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 22 Nov 202210:42 am
  
  Thanks, Sadje. That wind was howling. We got a small amount of snow, which was good.
  
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  1. Sadje 22 Nov 202211:50 am
    
    You’re most welcome
    
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    1. Colleen M. Chesebro 22 Nov 20221:26 pm
      
      💜
      
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      1. Sadje 22 Nov 20226:09 pm
        
        ❤️
        
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Rosemary Nissen-Wade 23 Nov 202212:32 am

You took me right there – to each of those contrasting days.

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 23 Nov 202211:51 am
  
  Thanks so much. What a lovely comment. I have a huge smile. 😀
  
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judeitakali 27 Nov 202212:13 am

The scene is set, the tale is told, the haiku is perfect. I absolutely loved this.

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 27 Nov 202210:24 am
  
  Thanks so much, Jude. I love these haibun. They’re like short stories with a great revelation sandwiched in somewhere that makes you go… hmmmm. 💜
  
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  1. judeitakali 27 Nov 202212:43 pm
    
    ✨✨
    
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Cindy Georgakas 1 Dec 20224:19 pm

Love this “in poet time” ❣️

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro 1 Dec 20224:20 pm
  
  Thanks, Cindy. I love poet time. 😀
  
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  1. Cindy Georgakas 1 Dec 20224:33 pm
    
    You’re so welcome! 💗
    
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