Haibun is a form of Japanese poetry that was popularised in the 17th century by poet Matsuo Bosho. it combines a prose poem and a haiku, which communicate with each other either subtly or directly. 3rd person objective is used in the prose, while the haiku follows the traditional 5-7-5 rule.
The First Time
She had waited so long for this moment. The timing was perfect. He was perfect. Conversation, which before had been so shy and awkward, came to a standstill. The long night stretched before them as they dove into each other face first.
fear morphs into joy
unexplored terrain conquered
infinite rapture
