Written for dVerse Poets Haibun Monday where
the theme today is “equinox”. This is my haibun.
It’s now one month post op. I have spent a lot of time looking out my bedroom window contemplating the healing transformation of my body and the seasonal metamorphosis as we gently slip from summer into autumn. I had been facing physical limitations as I aged; they have now been compounded by my back surgery. On bad days I curse myself for agreeing to this procedure but I know it was the right choice. Getting back on my feet is taking longer than I anticipated. Like the brittle tree branches that come with autumn, my bones are not what they once were. But now I have a chance to walk among the fallen crimson and golden leaves instead of simply watching them drop from the trees and for that I’m grateful. I am better today than I was two weeks ago and in two more weeks I’ll be better than I am today. It’s a process.
warm burnished tones of autumn
as days grow short
the earth prepares for new life
NAR©2024
This is “Autumn In New York” by Billie Holiday
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Glad you’re still progressing. I understand your frustration at how long the healing is taking.
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Thank you, Iris. I have to keep reminding myself just how extensive a surgery this was. It puts things in perspective when I do that.
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It really is a major thing.
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Hugs, Nance, I am glad you are feeling better every day, healing can be a slow process 🥰🥰🦋🦋😘😘😘
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No doubt about it, CA! So grateful to have friends like you stopping by to wish me well. You really cheer me up. Thanks so much!
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Blesd💜💜
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Thank you, my friend. ♡
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One day at a time 💜😉
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For sure! That’s about all I can handle! 😊
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A beautiful and moving write, Nancy. Get well soon and get out there and kick some autumn leaves 🍂
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That’s the plan, girl! Believe me … I’m working on it!
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Love that song. Get well soon!
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It’s a beauty and no one does it like Billie.
Thanks, John. I’m working on it.
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Deeply moved by your beautiful writing and healing journey. Thank you, writer Nancy. 🕊️
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Thank you, empath Michele! It means a great deal to me to know the story of my recovery has moved you. This is a significant personal endeavor. 🕊️
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You’re welcome and thank you. It surely is and I am sorry for any pain and frustration you’ve gone through on this road you’re traveling. 🦋
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Much appreciated. 😊
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May you heal even better to be able to walk in those leaves before the all fall.
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May your very kind wishes for me come true! Thank you, Björn.
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What a lovely thought coming to your mind! I love your positivity. Wish you early recovery 🙏💐💖
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Sincere thanks, KK. Every day is a journey, some easy while others are a struggle. It is a process. I appreciate your kind wishes.
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As long as life is there, struggle will also be there, for one thing or the other, as I have realised. Welcome, Nancy! Cheers!
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For sure! A very real fact of life, KK.
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Things can only get better!
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Thank you for your wonderful words of good cheer, Keith! 😊
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I love how you think. That’s the way! Happy the weeks are getting closer to total recovery. Love your haibun. Happy fall 🤗
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Thank you, Selma. It’s very slow progress but progress none the less. I appreciate your good wishes. Happy fall to you! 🍂
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Beautiful N.! So beautiful.
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Thanks so much, D! Just taking each day as it comes, good and bad. 🤎
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You’ve got a great attitude and that certainly helps!
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Well, I’m having a crappy day so my attitude isn’t so great today! They can’t all be good, I guess. Hoping for a better tomorrow.
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Some of our trees are beginning to change as well,even as unseasonably warm temps thicken the air. But I’m excited, too. Beautiful haibun, Nancy!
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Thank you, Liz. Wishing you a happy fall! 🍂
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Nothing works the same when you get older, and I am glad you are determined to recover.
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It’s true, Jim. It’s like messing around with an old car; once you go under the hood it’s never the same. I just keep pushing through the bad days. What choice do I have?
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”It’s a process.” Yes.
I like how you tied your recovery to the flow of the seasons and hope that you have a jaunty spring in your step come Spring.
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Thanks so much, Kim! It’s only been one month but I’ve already learned not to expect too much from one day to the next. Right now, Spring sounds amazing! I appreciate your good wishes more than you know. 😊
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It may be slower than you’d like, but you’re making progress. Keep it going!
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Thanks for your good wishes, Clive. Keep it going …. that’s my plan! 😊
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I could have suggested you take it easy, but that would have been too obvious! Hope you’re feeling good today 😊
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Today is not great so far; everything hurts. Sunday and Monday were very good so I’m hoping for a better tomorrow! Thanks, Clive. 😊
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I guess the recovery process goes like that. Here’s to a better tomorrow 🥂
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It does; that’s why it takes so long. Yes, a better tomorrow it is! Time for a few laps around the house. 😎
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Have fun! 🤸♂️
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Glad to see you’re getting there. Patience is the key. You can’t rush recovery … from someone who knows! 🙂
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As Mick would say, it’s a bitch! 😎
Thanks for your good wishes, Cee Tee. 😊
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I hope the days pass quickly and smoothly to aid you on your metamorphosis.
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Thank you, Sweets. That’s a lovely wish!
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Process is everything. Summer to autumn, from post-op to strolling nature. Wonderful.
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Thank you very much! Some days are better than others; I have my eye on Spring!
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Daily processes feel so slow and yet, one month and so much visible change….in the next month I hope you are walking in the autumn …. Lovely haibun .. 💞
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Thank you, Suzanne. That’s my wish as well. One day at a time.
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Feel better soon dear friend. Love your Haibun
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Thank you for your good wishes, dear Sadje. 🤎
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You’re most welcome my friend
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