I haven’t been doing much participatin’. Just a phase I’m going through, methinks. However, I did start this two days ago (what?) and am finally ready to share today. dVerse on Monday Haibun was hosted by Frank J. Tassone and he suggested we celebrate the Solstice (summer for the northern hemisphere, winter for the southern). I love this time of year because it still has a mix of cool and warm days, especially in the Montreal area. It’s a little Russian Roulette weather-wise. Come mid-July to mid-August, we risk getting the gross, humid, hot and life-sucking heat. So, I shall take this time to celebrate the little joys.
The tulips, rhododendrons, and lilacs have come and gone, their scent barely a memory before the next wave of blooms take centre stage, such as daisies, irises, and lillies. Hatchlings have broken free from their shells and are looking less and less like little aliens and more like their parents, wings coming in slowly.
Yes indeed, Summer Solstice is upon us in the northern hemisphere. Before the humidity and serious heat hit, we are graced with temperatures hovering around the 25℃ (75℉). Daisies sway in the lovely breeze, bees are buzzing, roses are blooming and strawberries are starting to pop up to join with the rhubarb – cakes, pies, cordials? The sounds and scents of summer fill the air. And when the rains come? They can be gentle or fierce, accompanied by thunder and lightening. Oh! To have a covered porch again so that I can feel I am one with the elements!
To Summer Solstice
Coming to life with aplomb
Soak it all in now
A Dalectable Life 