For the last three years, I've intentionally spent time writing and sharing a Haiku-A-Day for the month of December. The first two years I exchanged a daily Haiku privately with willing friends, mostly through text and email. Last year I wrote and shared each Haiku on my blog. Throughout this process, I've discovered that the practice of noticing and reflecting through writing a Haiku grounds me, provides with with a certain kind of peace, assists me with better practicing gratitude, and helps me better navigate this "hurry up" world. This year my goal is the same as last year: to pen and publish a daily Haiku on my blog throughout December.
Haiku-A-Day December Challenge #5:
The Sound of Silence
As I was snuggled under warm quilts in my cozy bed last night, I found myself overtired, my mind too wound up to sleep. I listened to my breath, but found myself still wide awake. Finally, I paid attention to the sounds surrounding me. I penned this Haiku shortly before I finally fell asleep:
Clock ticks. Car whirs by./
Heat register roars. Notice/
quiet sounds calm me.
I can hear the silence and sounds, cars whirring (such a fab word), clocks ticking. Inspiration likes to visit in the quite moments.
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