this kiss, first of spring
two lovers, lives joined as one
sparks - The Love Party
On a perfect spring day the wedding takes place. The setting a pillow soft grassy sward of green subtly dappled by the fresh blooming leaves and branches above. This verdant carpet gently slopes down to the tumbling Spring Creek below. Running water creates a tinkling backdrop to a natural amphitheatre.
The semi circular gathering of friends, family and other loved ones is awash with anticipation. The new season’s golden sunshine adds to the warm inner glow in which each soul present dreamily basks.
A murmur precedes a parting, a joyous gasping announces the arrival of two brilliant smiles on radiant faces. Black patent leather shoes and open white sandals step gracefully down the way. The crisp pin striped navy suit attired Emerald is arm in arm with Georgia in a shimmering white satin jacket and trousers that flash and ripple in the light breeze. Emerald and Georgia are married. They seal their commitment with their first married springtime kiss ..... and the three day Love Party begins.
Mish set this week’s d”Verse Haibun prompt. Check it out. https://dversepoets.com/2026/08/31/haibun-monday-wedding-bliss/
Lovely share, and I think marriage in spring is the right choice… In Sweden it used to be Pentecost that was the most common time to get married.
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Sean, I can feel the love in every word of your haibun. This couple is blessed in many ways. I hope you share this haibun with them ❤
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Not only did I share the Haibun, but it was our [place where everyone came to stay for the weekend. It really was as much a 3 day festival as a “Love Party”.
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❤ 🙂
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Sean, I love how lush and celebratory this feels. The setting, the colors, the satin and sunshine all build this really dreamy atmosphere, and then “the three day Love Party begins” is such a joyful ending. You can practically feel the celebration starting.Very nice my friend! 💛
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A murmur precedes a parting, a joyous gasping announces the arrival of two brilliant smiles on radiant faces.
A wonderful description capturing the joy of the moment! Love seeing all the details!
Hank
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Love the way you’ve woven the details with the warmth of spring and supportive hearts.
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