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Haiku – homecoming


Dreary days, bright smiles

Sacred steps across the moors

Scottish homecoming

I am in Scotland visiting my family. After two years, its so good to be back!

We are on holiday on the Isle of Arran. Such an interesting and welcoming island… even in the rain.

Val T Boyko
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26 responses to “Haiku – homecoming”

  1. Mark Lanesbury Avatar
    Mark Lanesbury

    After all this it will feel like a rainbow Val, rain or not 😀 ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      A metaphoric pot of gold, that’s for sure! Thank you Mark 💕🙏😎

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  2. Dan Antion Avatar
    Dan Antion

    That;s a nice poem and a nice family photo.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Dan 💛

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  3. Rupali Avatar
    Rupali

    Enjoy Scotland and family time, Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you 💕

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  4. J. Kelland Perry Avatar
    J. Kelland Perry

    How wonderful! It looks lovely there.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It certainly is! Thank you jennifer 💛

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  5. Hariod Brawn Avatar
    Hariod Brawn

    Well my heart’s in the Highlands, gentle and fair

    Honeysuckle blooming in the wildwood air

    Bluebelles blazing where the Aberdeen waters flow

    Well my heart’s in the Highlands

    I’m gonna go there when I feel good enough to go

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    Well my heart’s in the Highlands wherever I roam

    That’s where I’ll be when I get called home

    The wind, it whispers to the buckeyed trees in rhyme

    Well my heart’s in the Highlands

    I can only get there one step at a time

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    1. Hariod Brawn Avatar
      Hariod Brawn

      https://www.bobdylan.com/songs/highlands/

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    2. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Hariod for a rousing rendition! I hope you do indeed get to go. 💛

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  6. Baydreamer Avatar
    Baydreamer

    Lovely words and photos, Val. Enjoy your family time. 🧡🍂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Lauren 💕

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  7. pyonchek Avatar
    pyonchek

    Such a beautiful photo. So glad you are enjoying your visit.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Pat 💛

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  8. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Oh, you take the high road and I’ll take the low road and you’ll be in Scotland afore me!

    Enjoy the visit!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Nancy 💕

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  9. Michele Anderson Avatar
    Michele Anderson

    So happy for you! It looks like a beautiful place.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It is! A bit chilly though ☺️ Thanks Michele 💛

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  10. Ali Grimshaw Avatar
    Ali Grimshaw

    What joy to be with family back in the lands you call home. It makes me want to travel too. Wishing you a safe and wondrous journey.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ali💕 It was a journey back to a previous time and a well loved land. I feel satisfied, loved, and am so pleased to be back home again!

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      1. Ali Grimshaw Avatar
        Ali Grimshaw

        Welcome home. I am so happy for you. I hope someday I will be able to visit.
        Keep sharing your words of treasure. I enjoy your poems and messages.

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  11. Writing to Freedom Avatar
    Writing to Freedom

    Lovely haiku and images Val. I hope you enjoyed your time at home with your family. Scotland looks very appealing from images I’ve seen online.

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  12. Bela Johnson Avatar
    Bela Johnson

    Ah, but the rain and grey is the best weather for photos! Hope you greatly enjoyed your time there! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      It was refreshing!! Thanks Bela 💛

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      1. Bela Johnson Avatar
        Bela Johnson

        Fabulous. 🙏

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