It’s haibun Monday at dVerse with Frank hosting the first solstice of the year…
The longest day of June is a Sunday; glorious day of rest extended. Sleep late in cozy camper, waking to bird song. Sip teeccino tea with a splash of creamer. Outdoor picnic table serves as best breakfast seating. Husband flips pancakes and bacon; I fry eggs, top with shredded cheese.
Wash dishes leisurely, then time for church! It’s casual today, join worship online with home congregation and guest pastor. Confession and assurance. Gospel preaching offers hope; we sing with joy. A blessing given and received. Follow with grilled steak dinner and refreshing nap.
We drive to historical house turned museum. Well-preserved Parker house built, 1916, in decorative arts and crafts style. Maureen shows us interesting features: square piano, French heirloom china, family portraits, narrow hall of old books, sun room upstairs, vintage porcelain doll, and quarter-sawn oak woodwork.
It’s raining when we cruise around town; over one lane Thunder Bridge, past cemetery, fairgrounds, and downtown businesses, closed today. Phone conversation with my dear brother. Weather clears in time for long walk around lake reflecting large rocks, lush trees, and leftover clouds, before sun finally sets on first solstice of the year.
on june twenty-one
we take father’s day escape
relax, it’s summer
a poem in my pocket 
Jul 07, 2026 @ 08:53:42
Great Sunday. With all the perks of an easy Sunday, replete with prayers. I love it. Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with me.
Jul 07, 2026 @ 09:17:02
❤
Jun 29, 2026 @ 08:25:29
I like the enjoy and relax, a truly summer feel Lynn.
Jun 29, 2026 @ 10:33:45
Thanks for stopping by, Paul 🙂
Jun 29, 2026 @ 11:06:22
Very welcome Lynn ❤️
Jun 24, 2026 @ 14:06:51
You captured the feel so well in this prose and haiku. Leisurely. I love it.
Jun 25, 2026 @ 20:31:59
So glad you liked it, KIm….Thanks!
Jun 24, 2026 @ 09:12:42
What a great day!
Jun 25, 2026 @ 20:32:45
Pretty near perfect, Rosemary 🙂
Jun 23, 2026 @ 13:25:37
Beautiful spot and time to be there!! I am glad you enjoyed your trip 🩵
Jun 23, 2026 @ 14:54:08
Yes, it certainly was…thanks!
Jun 23, 2026 @ 07:18:19
So nice when the solstice coincides with a day off with family.
Jun 23, 2026 @ 14:55:02
Yes, we enjoyed the time together 🙂
Jun 23, 2026 @ 05:49:34
Yes, Lynn, this year’s summer solstice was indeed a ’glorious day of rest extended’. I like the sound of that ‘historical house turned museum’.
Jun 23, 2026 @ 14:52:29
It was a fascinating place to visit! Thanks, Kim 🙂
Jun 23, 2026 @ 14:55:08
You’re welcome, Lynn!
Jun 23, 2026 @ 04:21:39
A typical Sunday much to catch up for a relaxing rest day. Wonderful write Lynn!
Hank
Jun 23, 2026 @ 14:51:30
Thanks for stopping by, Hank!
Jun 22, 2026 @ 22:33:17
Nice you were able to get a relaxing solistice
Thanks for dropping by my blog
much love
Jun 23, 2026 @ 14:50:44
Thanks, Gillena ❤
Jun 22, 2026 @ 21:40:58
Sounds like a great day!
Jun 23, 2026 @ 14:50:09
Yes, it was! ❤