Lingering Day: Chijitsu
Dusk (along with sunrise) is such a special time of day when the sun edges its way over the earth’s horizon, but its light lingers for a while. And at this time of the year, in the North, the days lengthen while in the South they begin to sleep a little sooner. There is a magic about day’s end, a mood.
A Japanese word, CHIJITSU, means LINGERING DAY, or LONG SPRING DAY: a Kigo that, in a way, can apply to both Spring and Autumn—one that invites poets from both hemispheres to write a Haibun from their unique perspective. That is our prompt for today’s Haibun. You may choose to use it in reference to a season, or even metaphorically.
To join in, write your poem and post it on your webpage. Copy the direct URL of your poem to Mr. Linky at the bottom of the page. Return to read and comment on the work of your fellow poets. Enjoy the poetry and friendship with your poet friends. Be happy!
This is Victoria, hosting tonight for our dVerse community of Poets. I hope this will inspire you to linger outside this evening to really experience the beauty of dusk. The dusk of life, for example, is rich with opportunity.
Ergo, because I have a book in me that nags me to write it, I’m choosing to “retire” again, this time from dVerse—as a team member, though not as a poet. I am grateful to have been a part of the team since the beginning in 2011. Thank you for your support and for sharing your unique creative gifts with me and this community.
Blessings. And, don’t forget this link is open all week.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Welcome to Monday Haibun. Pull up a chair, we are pouring some fine poetry, thanks to your fellow poets and enjoy a week of lingering daylight.
Grace said:
Thank you for hosting Victoria ~ Much love to you for your years with dVerse community from the very start, July 2011! You were one of the originals pub hosts and now sadly, all of you have retired, ha! Good luck in your future writing projects!
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thank you so much, Grace. It has been a joy to be a part of dVerse. I’m feeling a bit of emptiness right now but am hoping that I will have a bit more time to write, write, write. Blessings to you and the wonderful team you and Bjorn have led since Brian and Claudia moved on.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Thank you so much time for your long service to the bar… I have always loved your prompts and comments… I hope to see you around every now and then anyway… and good luck with your book.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thank you, Bjorn. I ditto to you what I said to Grace and I plan on being here often as I can.
Jane Dougherty said:
Best of luck with the writing, Victoria. I hope you’ll be taking frequent poetry breaks though 🙂
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thanks, Jane. I Can’t stop “poem-ing.”
Jane Dougherty said:
I’d be astonished if you could!
kanzensakura said:
I had to do the same thing Victoria. Sometimes poetry gets in the way of poetry.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Well said, Toni!
kanzensakura said:
Another one of those beautiful specific Japanese words Victoria!
Victoria C. Slotto said:
You’ve helped me deepen my love and enjoyment of Japanese inspired poetry.
kanzensakura said:
Thank you Victoria. Bless you.
kim881 said:
So sad that you are leaving the team, Victoria, but pleased that you are off to do something you need to do and that you you’ll be sharing your poems with us.
My haibun is short this evening as it’s been a tough day. I’ll try to read as many poems as I can but I have a very sore eye that will be screaming at me to give it a rest. If it does, I’ll be back in the morning to continue/.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
So important to listen to your body, Kim. And for us writers, eyes are so much a part of who we are.
jillys2016 said:
Love, hugs, and wishes for an enjoyable time of writing, Victoria! You have my gratitude. Jill
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thank you, Jill. So happy you are now on the team and I hope it will be for many years.
Frank Hubeny said:
Thanks for the prompt, Victoria, and best wishes on your upcoming book.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thank you, Frank. It’s been fun working with you, if you can call it work!
sarahsouthwest said:
What a lovely prompt. I will miss seeing your prompts here, but hope to continue enjoying your poetry. Good luck with your next adventure!
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thank you, Sarah. I look forward to seeing and responding to your prompts.
paul scribbles said:
Thanks for everything Victoria. Look forward to reading your poems. I’m not penning tonight as I have another commitment but just wanted to pop in and say this. Much Love.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thanks for stopping by, Paul.
Ayala said:
Thank you, Victoria ❤️ Good Luck with the book ❤️
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thank you, Ayala.
MarinaSofia said:
What a lovely prompt, Victoria! I wrote a haibun today on a very different topic so will not link, but I will try to come up with a new one for this topic. You have been the heart and soul of dVerse, and I wish you the very best of luck with your book!
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thank you. I hope you are able to make it…I always enjoy what you bring to the bar!
erbiage said:
Thank you Lillian, incredible prompt.
Hey, A spellchecked comment gone awry got me thinking. Have any funny outrageous ridiculous or just plain wrong spellcheck woes? Please add them here: https://erbiage.wordpress.com/2018/04/16/pellckeck-nightmare/
Have a good night, all! Sent from my iPad
Victoria C. Slotto said:
I’ve had some. If I can think of them, I will share.
Kathy Reed said:
On my way to stay with grandkids. I look forward to reading tonight. Happy Spring!
Thank you, Victoria, you will be missed.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thank you, Kathy. Have fun, Grandma.
Charley said:
Sorry to see you go, Victoria. I wrote something I hope will bring a laugh — if not, then you won’t miss some of us that much after all! 🙂 Cheers!
Victoria C. Slotto said:
I laughed, Charley. And sighed. Courage to all teachers. I will still be around to poem and read…just not as often, perhaps. I can’t not write poetry.
Charley said:
Well said! You needed to post that line last Thursday! It is your own Ars Poetica.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Love me some double negatives. :0)
Charley said:
Really? You from New Yowk or Joisey?
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Ha! Little Old Lady from Pasadena, CA but have lived in many places and pick up all the wonderful nuances of this language.
Charley said:
Its not really a language. It’s an olio.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
😄
Janice said:
Victoria, thank you for this your final prompt (for now at least). I wish you all the best with your book project! I’ll be posting a haibun tomorrow morning.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thank you, Janice. I will be over to read in a few minutes.
Gospel Isosceles said:
Best wishes to you, Victoria, on your future creative projects! Drop by every once in awhile, and do let us know when your book is completed.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thank you, Amaya. I’ll be around.
memadtwo said:
Thanks for the prompt, Victoria, and good luck with your book! (K)
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thank you so much.
merrildsmith said:
Thanks for all you’ve done here, Victoria. Good luck with your book!
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thanks, Merril.
Rosemary Nissen-Wade said:
Dear Victoria, I haven’t time to w rite to the prompt, sorry, but just wanted to pop in and say thank you for all your good work and delightful presence on the team. All the best with the new book, and with life in general! And I’ll no doubt see you around the traps. 🙂
Victoria C. Slotto said:
I will be around, for sure. And thank you, Rosemary, for being a frequent presence here.
Sascha Darlington said:
As a newbie here, you’ve always been so welcoming to me, Victoria. I wish you the very best in your future writing projects and I will always be so very happy to read your poetry here.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thank you, Sascha, for your encouragement and poems.
Sascha Darlington said:
🙂
peterfrankiswrites said:
Like others, thanks for this great prompt and being part of this wonderful worldwide pub – Best wishes for your novel writing. Have posted my ‘contemplative’ evening – look forward to reading when I get back to civilised internet speeds tomorrow.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Love the sound of a contemplative evening. Will read soon.
Misky said:
Thank you for the inspiring prompts, and very best wishes for your new endeavour.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thank you, Misky. Your work always amazes me
Ian Muollo said:
Somewhat off prompt and cynical, but still an alluring topic for me.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thanks for joining in, Ian.
Margaret Elizabeth Bednar said:
Thank you Victoria! I wish you inspiration and peace while you write your book!
Victoria C. Slotto said:
Thank you, Margaret! That’s just what I’m hoping for.
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