I liked Stephen Leslie's writing right after I read the first haibun called Her Voice. "Sometimes I wish she was more cordial, but our relationship is all business. When it is time for us to part she is silent ... but I know I will hear her voice again." I really love the way he wrote that, mostly because he's talking about a GPS. I thought it was humorous.
The next haibun, Joe, reminded me of my father. My fathers name is Joe (Joseph, but he goes by Joe). My dad's always been fascinated with history, and his father was in Vietnam. The words "I touch Joe's name" are so simple but at the same time so powerful.
From those haibuns, it seems like most of Stephen Leslie's writing is serious, and heartfelt. I look forward to discuss with him what inspired those haibuns.
My Haibun:
Maxwell Edison
There he lay, softly with his brother and sister. Their different spots splatter their new born body. One of the males rubs up against my leg, begging to be picked up and cradled like the others. He's fragile, and suddenly my hands feel like bear paws.
Picking the one with the black spot on his left side, carefully lifting him into my lap as we stare out the window together.
Maxwell Edison
my Jack Russell Terrier
best birthday ever
1/10 Speaker = ****
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