A Haibun on the Struggle to Let Go of the Past
Haibun is a form of Japanese poetry that combines poetry and prose. It typically includes a prose section that provides context or elaboration, followed by a haiku poem. The haiku and prose sections are intended to complement and enhance each other. Haibun is often used to describe a personal experience or journey, and the style can be both contemplative and lyrical.
The Tug Of Nostalgia
There’s a giveaway pile in the corner of my living room —close to the door — ready yet hesitant to step out. A bunch of greeting cards that address no one in particular and are signed by no one yet the sameness and familiarity of the handwriting says it all. A handkerchief with stains let to stay. 7 handwritten letters in anonymity tucked inside the pages of the book “The Fault in Our Stars”. Handcrafted bookmarks made from the pressed flowers collected across the city and memories shared. A black V-neck t-shirt of size M with a print of a purple ribbon that still smells of her.
Delete her number- a strong instinct surfaces… Palindrome numbers
P.S: A palindrome number is a number that remains the same when digits are reversed. For example, the number 12321 is a palindrome number, but 1451 is not a palindrome number.
Haibun – hmm. I learnt something new today. It good to read/feel.
Glad to know that, Pandian 🙂