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Your Choice Once More Contest--Sojourn

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~~~~~~~~~~~~ Embryonic oaks lie upon the grass, their browns a gift to my eyes. I stare at the acorns for a while, letting this moment of bliss extend as much as the light is spreading over the horizon. The path before me winds onwards. Although there is much journeying on the path ahead, I pause momentarily remembering why I started down this path, this journey. Hesitantly, I step across the borderline between the seen and unseen understanding that choosing not to go is no choice at all. Aren't all quests like that? I steel myself and keep moving forward. one step at a time a balanced sojourn will take one day at a time

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Paige Hind

Date: 1/12/2024 6:46:00 PM

I agree with you. An insightful piece of wisdom...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/15/2024 5:04:00 PM

thank you!

Silent One

Date: 1/12/2024 10:54:00 AM

Your lovely poem paints a vivid picture of a tranquil scene with embryonic oaks lying on the grass, their browns a visual gift. The contemplation of acorns becomes a metaphor for savouring a moment of bliss, subtly echoing the passage of time as light spreads over the horizon..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/12/2024 5:07:00 PM

thanks for your visit and your comments, Silent One. I'm grateful you grasped the metaphor of the embryonic acorns and the subtle passage of time. Thanks, too, for your congratulatory words. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Sara

Silent One
Date: 1/12/2024 1:08:00 PM

Also congratulations on your placement

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/12/2024 7:08:00 AM

There is truth in: understanding that choosing not to go is no choice at all. Aren't all quests like that? I steel myself and keep moving forward...and yes, we must step out or lose our place, because the path is marvelous to follow and it brings wisdom.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/12/2024 5:05:00 PM

yes, indeed, Kim, the path is marvelous, miraculous at times, and always bring wisdom. Such wise and lovely comments. Thanks for stopping by and for sharing. Have a blessed weekend, hugs, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/12/2024 7:03:00 AM

With impeccable pen and a conclusion that imparts profound insights, you astutely explore the profound implications of venturing into uncharted territories, dear Sara. This captivating narrative stimulates introspection and unveils hidden wisdom.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/12/2024 5:04:00 PM

wow, Sotto, I am humbly grateful for your insightful comments and your visit. I appreciate you using 'astute' in your comments...that means a great deal to me. Have a wonderful weekend, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/12/2024 4:21:00 AM

Very good writing with an ending that gives us an some enlightening about what any journey into the unknown can mean for us. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/12/2024 5:02:00 PM

thanks, Sara K, for your thoughtful comments. Wishing you the best on your journey, hugs, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 1/12/2024 12:58:00 AM

This is so deep and moving dear sara, you have written a very philosophical and introspective haibun. And left me reading and grasping little details like “ Although there is much journeying on the path ahead, I pause momentarily remembering why I started down this path, this journey” thats a reminder to me too, that theres a reason i chose this journey, in life, to pause too sometimes. And to reflect and keep going. I needed that! Thank you! And congratulations too on being in winners list. FAV

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/12/2024 5:02:00 PM

thank you, Ink, for stopping by and for your sincere and mindful comments. I'm grateful that my poem gave you 'pause' on your journey. Like you, I need to remember I 'chose this path,' for whatever reason and shall continue. Thanks for sharing and for the faving and for the congratulatory words. Have a great weekend, Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 1/11/2024 5:11:00 PM

A lovely Haibun, Sara. Thought-provoking and wisdom revealing. Hugs, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/11/2024 5:24:00 PM

thank you westside writing bear....good to see you here on PS. I am grateful for your visit and wonderful comments, eastside writing bear

Joseph May

Date: 1/11/2024 4:34:00 PM

I like the analogy between the "embryonic oaks" and the start of your journey, Both being in their early stages, Very nicely done, I enjoyed the read

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/11/2024 5:24:00 PM

thank you, Joseph, for your visit and for your in depth reading of my poem. Glad you enjoyed it...have a splendid evening, Sara