Each winter I promise myself I will bundle up and walk in the frigid air. Occasionally, I keep my promise. Mostly I shiver at the thought and remain indoors. I breathe in the stale, dry air of central heating and the recirculating dust that seems to reproduce, despite regular cleaning and air filter replacements.
Walking in winter
Deceitful clear sunny skies
Crisp air freshens lungs
Haibun Monday 1-29-24: Breath by dVerse host Frank J. Tassone
JJJ Interactive Books 
Lovely.
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Thank you, Sadje!😊
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I could almost taste the ‘stale, dry air of central heating’ and am glad I don’t have that problem, even if it does get chilly in our house when the log burner isn’t lit. I really felt the crisp air freshening lungs in your haiku, Jennifer!
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Thank you, Kim! There is certainly some benefit to a “drafty” house. “Energy efficient heating” sometimes comes at a different cost.
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Wonderful post ✍️
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Thank you!😊
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Jenn, I love your juxtaposition of the internal struggle with the external elements!
~David
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Thank you, David!😊
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I love a brisk walk during the winter. It makes one feel alive. 🙏
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Yes, I realize that once I get out there! 😊
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we have a saying in Sweden that there is no bad weather only bad clothing…. but that doesnt’t really improve the feeling. I recognize the feeling of succombing, though I often find it works, and after the first initial shock it’s nice to be outside.
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Very true, Bjorn!
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I can identify with this feeling, Jenn. Vividly described!
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Thank you!😊
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Look at that lovely sun!!!! We’ve had dense fog on top of dense clouds for the past 2 days.
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Sorry, Lisa! I know it’s a joy to just see some sun after days of dreariness.
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A beautiful haibun. I hate winter, because it is so cold, and walking is a challenge, especially in the snow and ice!
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Thank you! 😊
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