’twas strange
22May 28, 2022 by petrujviljoen
Revelling in the day busy with ‘normal’ activity after a strange and difficult night. I fell asleep still seated upright against the pillows. My neck is stiff from the cold and discomfort. More than once I woke up, meaning to lie down proper, snuggling into the blankets but somehow slept on, upright.
Just before five I get up, notice the new moon rising, pleased at the sight for no particular reason. I let the cat out, her need urgent. She uses the cat box only under extreme duress. After her return I decide to leave the door open even though it’s still dark out. A nudge has me rushing to close it, stomach, neck, shoulders tensing up acutely. A few yoga exercises helps to alleviate the worst of the strain.
The red glow on the eastern horison announces daybreak. The moon has advanced to flickering light through the only mature tree in the garden. Strange to know the moon and the sun can rise within the same hour.
Breakfast of boiled eggs and toast done I crave something else. I consider a sandwich but decide on making the banana loaf I’ve been thinking about for days. I don’t have enough sugar for the full cup required but go ahead anyway. An unusual adventurous streak has me adding nutmeg instead of cinnamon.
the moon
and the sun both grown old –
final break of day
petrujviljoen 
I really enjoyed this glimpse of your life. I hope you get a better night’s sleep tonight. It must have been strange seeing the sun and moon come up around the same time.
Loved that I was up to notice it. Yes, indeed slept better last night.
Seeing the sun and moon up at the same time is the coolest part of this universe. It happens frequently in Florida.
Frequently all over the world I imagine. It was special seeing both come up so shortly one after the other though!
lol probably I grew up in Chicago and never saw it, but then again, I was a self-absorbed teen.
Ha-ha-ha! You then probably also don’t realise the sun rises/sets due east/west only once a year?
🤯
Truth! Living in a city one doesn’t notice but in the country it’s very clear. I wrote a post about it called what difference a day makes but can’t find it right now. A search on the internet will get you there. It shifts as much as 40°!
That’s crazy! Yep. Please send it along if you find it.
This is delightful.
Also saw this now. It landed in spam. Thanks Misky!
WordPress is being a bit persnickety lately. 😂
I know those restless nights well. (K)
It was so weird, finding myself sitting up against the pillows, fast asleep. Such nights are truly bothersome.
Yes they are. Almost like you’re in a parallel world.
They’re a bain!
A lovely, leisurely haibun, through the night and into the morning. How our lives revolve around animals, nature and natural cravings! (I prefer nutmeg to cinnamon every time).
It worked so well!
You write this style so well!
Thanks!
Nutmeg is the best of all 🙂