Indeed Urszula, the path gathers more stones as we travel along it.

Thank you for commenting. J

Hi Sonam – sorry it so long to reply!!

The poem is about death. The stones can be ‘stepping stones’ through life or ‘gravestones’. The ‘fading twilight’ refers to the later stages in a life. The ‘black pines’ are pointing away from Earth and represent darkness and leaving. Alternatively, it’s about something internal… Thanks for the comments.

Hi Buffy,

You’ve used the images in Lavana’s photo: the vigilant eye and the wood stack to create a poignant moment.

One gets a sense of a fragile status quo and I like how you allow room for the reader to imagine a couple of possible scenarios:

1. Under the vigilant eye/care suggested in L3: “closely watched” she (her) is able to overcome (perhaps albeit briefly) whatever difficulties/inhibitions she has. One imagines she relaxes to enjoy such days.

2. The vigilant carer keeps a watchful eye on her who is frail and possibly struggling (stacked wood loosening). This occurs on a regular basis (“her days”).

Your use of the images and words to suggest such an open range of possibilities is inspired.

Sonam

Beste Paul Callus

Mooi ingezoemd.
De zon die het hout droogt en alzo meewerkt in het finaal proces van huisverwarming.

I love the idea of your haiku.
Let’s keep the rule short, long, short verse, to be as close as possible to the spirit of haiku.

Great interpretation of the subject of my photo. Thank you, Buffi.

Incredibly accurate. A controlled sense of security and stability combined with self-imposed limitations because you know someone is watching you.

Hi Guido de Pelsmaeker,

Apologies for the typo in the spelling of your title/ name.

Also, l meant how “vital” wildlife and the ecosystem are. ( not viral as it came out in my previous post).

Sonam

Hi Jharna,

Welcome to this haiku for healing feature. Your response to Lavana’s photo creates a sense of solace and refuge. A lovely idea and response.

Sonam