Dear June 30
You’re a circus leaving town. The colossal tent collapsed and stowed like a deflated heart. A dazzled three-ring, high wire, red nosed, eye-boggling, eye candy, cotton candy, daredevil, juggled, breath-defying merriment. In the distance, a lion’s fading bellow. Elephants trumpet in response. We shuffle our feet in the dirt of the empty lot hoping for forgotten treasures. Sawdust sparkles the sun like fiery confetti.
Words litter bare ground
We put them in our pockets
Take them home to plant
Cheers to you all! Be well. Be safe. Stay cool.
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Love every word! Perfect capturing of June 30 and blessing “Words litter bare ground/We put them in our pockets/Take them home to plant”
See you next year 💜
Thank you, Pam – Your poems have been intriguing, as always. To next year!
The circus is leaving
but like all circles
it’ll be back.
Jim – I have enjoyed your poems and poetic responses! May the circle . . .
Such a great way to mark the end of an incredible month! I’ve loved reading your words again this year!
Thanks, Leah! It has been so much fun, and your poems have been a delight!
Great haibun.
It’s been a circus of the soul.
I’m so happy to have discovered your work.
Yay for Pomo.!
“Circus of the soul” – love that!! You and your poems have been a treasure this month! Thank you.
Outstanding, Sylvia! What an incredible description of June! I will miss reading your words each day. Thank you for sharing your beautiful poems with us. See you next year. 💜
H.A. – You have been a spectacular cheerleader this June! I so appreciate your work and support you give to us all. To next year!
Every single word is a treasure. Those last lines-exquisite. May we all put words in our pockets, take them home and plant them. Thank you for the amazing poetry and for introducing me to Lexpomo 3 years ago.
Thanks, Lee! I’m glad we can share the lexpomo experience! Your work is amazing!
Such a lovely way to capture the feelings of the end of the month. It has been such a pleasure to read your work this year
Back at you, sister poet! We made it!
Writing in the second person is a challenge that your letters format took on very well. It’s been a pleasure to watch you and your work succeed. And thanks so much for your thoughtful attention to my own work.
Jules – I been intrigued by your topics and poetry. Love how you change it up and keep us on our learning toes. Enjoy that beautiful land I see behind you in the pic!
Excellent haibun, Sylvia, (I’m a little jealous) especially the haiku portion. I can imagining myself pocketing some of those left-behind words. Thank you for a wonderful month.
Thank you as well! You have a wonderful gift for poetry. See you next year!
❤️
Absolutely!
As always you capture this feeling perfectly–cinematically–and I leave this poem pocketing the “fiery confetti” of your letters once again.
Thanks for your thoughtful comments, Shaun! Hope you have a great summer. (PS For a year I have carried around one of my books that you did a blurb for to give to you. Do you ever go to Kenwick Table poetry night?)
Shew i wish! Im sorry, I used to be there regularly but I’ve been struggling with disability/medical stuff and have been less able recently
Cheers to you too, Sylvia. It’s been absolute pleasure to read you this month.
Thank you, Kevin! Raise a glass to you as well for your exceptional work!
Love this joyful ending to the month! enjoyed your poems and comments!
Linda, thank you! You know I have always loved your writing, so this month has been great getting to read more of your work! Hope to see you around this summer!
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Simply masterful, Sylvia. Be well till we meet again next June
Thank you so much! I appreciate your comments and writing. To next June!
I love how all the senses are tingling after reading this – and the ending is better than perfect!! Hope to see you soon, friend. Your Groupie always.
Nancy – It has been really special getting to read your beautiful thoughts every day! The sheep are a real bonus for me! Groupies have to convene this summer! Let’s stay in touch and figure out a plan. And, once more, I am still stunned by your poem “Dear Sylvia.” A highlight in my dull woman life!
Perfect poem to conclude the month. I’ve so enjoyed your work!
Thank you, Sue. I have loved the fun/unique perspective you bring to your poems! To next June!
Words litter bare ground…love this! Until next year!
What a gorgeous metaphor for the final day! Putting “words litter” in our pockets to take home and plant is such a beautiful image to carry into the next many months. Cheers to you too! 💙✨”