Trees are cut furiously and logs are rolled down with delight. The horses, Ryan and Julie, dig the earth excitedly, knowing that something is going on. Deforestation is taken to a new level, with no sign of life, except for the humans. There is a strange sadness all around, even Julie and Ryan silent. Their groom unties them, letting them out to graze. As Julie feeds nearby, Ryan runs around in anger and excitement. All of a sudden, there is a loud shriek. Ryan is rolling down, with legs bruised from the log. Two horses now one, as Ryan is shot down. Humans systematically resume deforestation, as Julie watches.
All signs of life
destroyed with haste
machines at work
This was written for Haibun Thinking, a new challenge by Anja, Alastair, Summerstommy and Anelephant. Do please take part to support them and the art of Haibun.
So happy you joined up this week. š I also love your spin on the photo. The haiku is heartbreakingly true.
Thank you, Anja. Appreciate your kind comment.
Deforestation is so hard on the flora and fauna, and makes me so sad. Makes me want to go plant a tree.
Yes, unfortunately, it happens all the time..Thank you for commenting
Yes, we have an insatiable need for more wood. It’s sad.
Welcome to Haibun Thinking, great haibun and such a heartbreaking situation, man’s wanton destruction of the environment at any expense. Very strong haiku, loved it. Welcome again!!!
Thank you so much. Haibun Thinking is a wonderful initiative
You are most welcome, please join us each week.
sure. will write in a couple of days. Thank you:)
Poignant peril molded to perfect form. Very well executed.
Thank you kindly. Happy you liked this
A very moving Haibun. Padmini. So sad for both Ryan and Julie. Deforestation sees the end of everything. Thank you for taking part in our first week.
Thank you for the opportunity, Alastair:) Apart from the sad aspect of deforestation, Julie also loses her only companion.
So sad. Rape, plunder, pillage, develop. Sometimes we go too far.
Yes. Sadly, these things happen all the time..
A sad reality…
True. Thank you for reading, Rosy
This is beyond comment nearly–makes me feel sick.
maybe the haibun is too tragic and strong…but things like these do happen. Thanks for the read
unfortunate reality but consumer needs produce big profits and so some must pay the price. your haibun, profoundly written.
Yes, from the commercial point of view..Thanks for the comment, Sunshine