Fuji – a Haibun

Haibun are very interesting – combining prose and haiku. I have only dabbled in writing them, and would like to practice a bit more. This is a very personal Haibun, a story that I cherish….

Fuji - a haibun, for my father

 

(Photo of Mt Fuji from shutterstock.com)
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Published by Carol

Carol became addicted to the cathartic and highly personal nature of poetry as a child. She has taught poetry writing and appreciation to children and adults, and has had the good fortune to serve as a poet-in-residence for Clark Elementary School in Franklin, Indiana. She has also presented poetry workshops for librarians at the Children & Young People’s Division library conferences, and was awarded “Outstanding Teaching in the Field of Poetry” by the Barbara Juster Esbensen teaching award committee. Carol’s poems have been published in anthologies, journals, and magazines such as Frogpond, Branches, The Journal of Modern Haiku, The Vision, and Cricket. Holding a B.A. in Music, Carol has performed in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Ensembles to her credit include Shilombish, White Elk, Zionsville Flute Choir, American Crow. As well as being a vocalist, Carol also performs on silver flute, Native American style flute, bass guitar, and bass lute. Also an avid equestrian, Carol is a certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist, and loves to spend time with her mule, Andromeda.

5 thoughts on “Fuji – a Haibun

  1. A must read! Brave, inspiring and honest. I like this kind of writing, the emotions are sincere and there’s too much learning and ideas to perpend. Nice work! I hope you could also try to follow my blog, if you don’t mind. Cheers! 😊

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