Family (Haibun)

February is the coldest month in the island. The last gusts of the northerly winds wrap the land of the howling winds with damp, chilly air. Waking up in the morning is quite a challenge, because who in the world wants to get up from a warm, comfortable bed?

One morning as such, as I dragged myself from sleep, I heard voices emanating from downstairs. Wrapped from head to toe with my blanket, I decided to investigate. I followed the sounds, leading me all the way to the kitchen. Lo and behold! There they were, my family, gathered around the stove, hustling and bustling as they prepared breakfast. My father saw me standing at the door, and told me, "Anak, kape ta."*

cold gloomy morning

bustling kitchen full of warmth

A home built with love

A/N

*Let's have coffee.