On the road today, we are traveling to meet old friends. This is our first vacation since Covid started. As we traveled North to Ohio, the mountains in West Virginia were gorgeous. but when we crossed the Ohio River, the clouds were spectacular. At my age, getting together with old friends is so important. Better to do it now rather than waiting for a memorial service in the future.
Life moves on
Seasons keep changing
No U-turns
Photos: Dwight L. Roth
Today at d’Verse, guest host Xenia Tran asked us to write a Haibun about a special September moment. Today was a gorgeous Fall Day to be traveling.
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thank you for writing; at my age, I have really enjoyed the juxtaposition of memorial services and (no) u-turns, best wishes –
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Thank you so much! When I chose this photo the U-turn sing caught my eye, so I decided to incorporate it into the haibun.
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that is the charme of writing, I think, we get to be present to experiences twice at least 🙂
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yes, I agree!
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Beautiful Haibun! Gorgeous sunset! Swiftly pass the days… so glad you’re going to see old friends. COVID Captive no more!!
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Yes. Thank you Jan. We are looking forward to seeing our friends again.
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Beautiful day to be traveling indeed, Dwight. Enjoy!
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Thank you very much!
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You certainly were rewarded with a gorgeous sunset. I hope you’ve had a good visit with your friend.
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Yes, we are visiting both friends and family, some from more than 40 years ago.
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Enjoy your visit!
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Thanks, Liz. We are enjoying it very much and more to come.
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You’re welcome, Dwight!
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Amazing pictures!
I find clouds so fascinating and inspiring.
Best wishes.
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Enjoy the travels and visiting, Dwight.
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Enjoy your trip Dwight! And the getting together with your friends. You are absolutely right: the time of endless time is behind us. Do what you can do – now.
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Thank you, Peter. That is so true. Make the most of what is left!
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Excellent haibun, Dwight. So delighted you two get a vaca to see good friends.
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Thank you, Lisa. We are headed to the top of the thumb in your stomping ground!
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It’s a beautiful time of year to be in MI. I know you’ll have a wonderful visit with your friends.
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Thank you, Lisa. We are looking forward to it.
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I am so happy to read you two are traveling to meet old friends. How wonderful! I got together with old friends Saturday night. So fun! Safe travels.
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Thank you, Michele. It is wonderful to see them again. And, it is good to be traveling again.
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Beautiful sky. Yes, always good to meet friends
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Thank you… yes it is….
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Oh, the sunsets at our farm have been stunning the last two nights.
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So beautiful to see!
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You’ll see one on Wednesday that I made with a brand new iPhone 14 Pro. It was about the second or third picture I made using it.
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Love the ‘no u-turns’ Dwight! That’s a good motto to live by methinks!
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Thank you, Carol. I agree… keep moving forward!
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Yes, indeed
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:>)
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a beautiful sign, have a wonderful trip
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Thank you Beth. We are coming by your town on Wednesday! I will wave as we pass by! :>)
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Thanks!
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A perfect metaphor on a day of travel: no U-turns indeed! The evening sky truly is spectacular. Happy trails and God bless you both. 🙂
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Thank you Dora. It is great to get out again and travel.
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What a beautiful haibun Dwight and so lovely you can travel again to meet up with old friends. Wishing you a wonderful time and thank you for joining in! 😊
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Thank you, Xenia. It is wonderful to be traveling again.
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Good philosophy.
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Thank you Jane!
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Excellent! Your prose and Haiku complement each other superbly. Safe travels.
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Thank you, Susan. I appreciate your comments!
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Agree, celebrate now rather than later. Enjoy your time with good friends!!
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Thank you very much!
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I could not agree with you more, Dwight …. one of the many reasons that COVID devastated so many who were not able to gather together. Well done. Drive carefully.
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Thank you, Helen. We will do our best!
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Well said, Dwight!
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Thank you very much!
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Aww, this made my heart happy. Enjoy!!
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Thank you, Mish I am glad you enjoyed it.
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A wonderful poem and pictures. Have a safe trip.
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Thank you very much!
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Have a great trip! The colors in that second photo are amazing
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Thank you very much! The sunset was awesome!
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Thank you!
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Stunning sky!
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Thank you very much!
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You are welcome 😊🙋♀️
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ACTUALLY i think a haibun should have movement in it, snd I enjoyed your well-dedcribed, emotional ride all the more for that.
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Thank you very much Ain! I appreciate your comments. Be safe!
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what a wonderful adventure Dwight. Enjoy every minute!!!💞
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Thank you Cindy, we are haveing a wonderful time with our old friends!
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A perfect haiku, Dwight!
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Thank you very much!
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