I've been blessed to have many fathers in my life, from grandfathers to a father who died too young in World War II, then a step-father who filled big shoes with love! My dear husband was the sweetest dad, and today, my brother, nephews, my son, and my son-in-law are those I know are loving fathers. Happy Father's Day -- for special memories and for making more!
a haibun
According to Merriam-Webster, a few synonyms of "keeping" are "custodianship", "guardianship", and "safekeeping". I then ponder "keeping house", "taking good care", all I imagine and smile about when I think of "keeping June". This year, despite the drought we fight in Colorado, watering the garden and sunny days have brought gorgeous blooms everywhere. I suspect July will bring even hotter days, and flowers will tire, hence my wish for a slightly different definition of "keeping". I don't want to say goodbye!
June premieres
a garden theater–
evening primrose
Linda Baie ©
Thank you, Linda, for all here... I love your thoughts on "keeping." I've always been enchanted by a Keeping Room. xo
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a garden theater. June is flying by much too quickly. Thanks for the loveliness today, Linda!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I read your post several times but once again not commenting because I fall asleep. The word keeping is described so beautifully in your poem. Yes, I would like to keep June also with its gorgeous garden shows. Thanks for giving me a short time to honor your garden beds and mine.
ReplyDeleteLovely post, Linda!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, we can't keep time, except by enjoying each minute for itself!
ReplyDeleteSo many layers here Linda, about "keeping" and time… Thanks for your poem and evening primrose which always keep me returning and anticipating! Sending thoughts for more rains to cool Colorado off and slow down the heat.
ReplyDeleteYour longing for the seasonal sensations of June are delightfully captured in your haibun poem, Linda. Your June is the polar opposite of mine.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fresh and refreshing idea--keeping June. I love it! It is a bit of work but also love and pride and joy. You are a good keeper.
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving us a bit of your primroses to keep. We are having a lovely June, too. Our "garden theater" is currently starring glorious, abundant roses.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are gorgeous! "A garden theater." "Keeping" is a challenge now. Find cool shady spots this summer, Linda.
ReplyDelete"garden theater" -- what wonderful image!
ReplyDeleteoh, I love the idea of "keeping June"! And I'm off to wonder about all the other non-material things I'd love to keep! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOh, Linda — Keeping June. I love that. Love your poem, too. I love a good premiere. :) xo
ReplyDelete*swoon* I'm here for the June performance. Great haibun, Linda. :)
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