neighborhood of colors

Carpe Diem #1263 neighborhood of colors




After living for many decades in locations a little too monochrome in their occupants, I am pleased to be living in an apartment complex populated by a wide spectrum of colors and tones.  What joy to look up while on a walk to see someone who looks nothing like a 70 year old white woman.  To see the young mother in her hijab walking with her children.  To hear the rhythm of a different language floating across the pool.  To see the sun set profiling the gay couple as they embrace.  Yes, I am loving this neighborhood of colors.

jewels
glisten
at sunset

©  petra domina

Thanks to Chèvrefeuille for daily prompts on

CARPE DIEM HAIKU KAI 

Comments

  1. TournesolSeptember 27, 2017 at 11:42 PM

    Your haibun is simply superb, Janice. I love how you think and you for being you.

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  2. JaniceSeptember 28, 2017 at 1:13 AM

    Thanks for your too kind words. Yes, I really am enjoying the surroundings.

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  3. kaykualaSeptember 28, 2017 at 5:34 AM

    Yes, I am loving this
    neighborhood of colors.

    How privileged and fortunate to be able to be basking in different cultures all at one location

    Hank

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  4. Yamini MacLeanSeptember 28, 2017 at 5:43 AM

    Hari Om
    Glinting with magnificence! YAM xx

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  5. Petru J ViljoenSeptember 28, 2017 at 6:32 AM

    Glistening jewels ... perfect!

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  6. Nicole PottierSeptember 28, 2017 at 8:10 AM

    A wonderful approach of humanity !

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  7. Pat RSeptember 28, 2017 at 8:41 AM

    Ah yes, love, love this. I know what you mean Januce.:)

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  8. humbirdSeptember 28, 2017 at 9:22 AM

    Beautiful! Tears in eyes...

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  9. rallentandaSeptember 28, 2017 at 11:24 AM

    LOL...well then you would love Paddington Sydney.

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  10. Whippet Wisdom BlogSeptember 28, 2017 at 12:54 PM

    A beautiful haibun - those are wonderful colours to enjoy in a neighbourhood :o) xxx

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  11. Helene VaillantSeptember 28, 2017 at 4:15 PM

    Exquisite.

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  12. ChèvrefeuilleSeptember 29, 2017 at 10:34 PM

    Excellent haiku

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