Story-whispering: a #haibun

There is a story. It eludes my grasp. When I work to shape it’s contours, it soars beyond me.

birdsongs

the rival for territory

continues

There is a story. It teases and hints at being told. When I reach for its structure, it crouches back into shadows.

traffic drone

another cicada

sounds off

There is a story. It’s palpably close, yet impossibly distant. But when I wait for its essence, it descends like soft rain on thirsty ground.

summer breeze

birdsong and cicadas vie

with machinery

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10 responses to “Story-whispering: a #haibun”

  1. merrildsmith Avatar

    It was wonderful to hear you read this, Frank–though I enjoy seeing the structure of it here in print, too.

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  2. Glenn A. Buttkus Avatar
    Glenn A. Buttkus

    Yes, and the song, the hum and buzz of machinery married to the hiss, squeal and click of the internet, erases the pleasures awaiting beyond the suburbs.

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  3. anotherkatewilson Avatar

    I’m sorry I didn’t hear you read this – I love the repetition and the contrast between natural and machine sounds.

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  4. memadtwo Avatar

    This has a wonderful rhythm Frank. (K)

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    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      Thank you, K! ๐Ÿ˜€

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  5. sanaarizvi Avatar
    sanaarizvi

    I so enjoyed hearing you read this one, Frank ๐Ÿ˜€ especially love; “There is a story. Itโ€™s palpably close, yet impossibly distant. But when I wait for its essence, it descends like soft rain on thirsty ground.” ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’

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    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      Thank you, Sanaa! ๐Ÿ˜€

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      1. sanaarizvi Avatar
        sanaarizvi

        You’re most welcome ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’

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  6. Ingrid Avatar

    an absolutely beautiful combination of prose and haiku Frank!

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    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      Thanks, Ingrid! ๐Ÿ˜€

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