This long train trip gives us opportunity to be bored. Slowly we are comfortable enough with each other to be silent, and gradually we slip into blessed boredom. I see you watch the trees passing by, maybe in the hope of seeing a shy forest animal, like a fox or a moose, later you will pick up a book to travel into another direction than we are heading.
The passing trees is just monotony waiting for a lonely fox
Bored Fox from WIkimedia Commons
Linked to Carpe Diem
Also linking this to dVerse – the haiku in this haibun is replaced with an American sentence.
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January 9, 2014
Björn Rudbergs writings 
ah but its fun to look out the window…you never know what you will see…like getting lost in a book…that would be me as well…smiles.
With enough trees … I have to say the taiga is enormous.. I have experienced this feeling travelling in northern Sweden… which is very small compared to Siberia.. still large… nothing really happens outside..
It’s amazing what we can see, in the silent monotony of the world. I often sit in the backyard and gaze up at the trees. Just yesterday, I noticed a lonely bird nest – the leaves are falling all around it, and there it was. I’ve heard and seen the birds for weeks; now I’ve discovered their nest 🙂
Oh that sounds so nice.. just sitting looking and observing.
Silent Majesty.
that is way cool… i love being bored… and i’m way too seldom…
someone once said that boredom sets free creativity in the most amazing way….that’s why i wanna be bored all the time…ha
Actually i love being bored on trains..
‘blessed boredom’ is such a true phrase!
It can be a blessing
‘The passing trees is just monotony waiting for a lonely fox’
Brilliant words Björn.
Anna :o]
It is a beautiful moment…or two when people are comfortable with each other’s silence… Blessed indeed!
Another aspect of silence–a gift that allows us to observe, to really see. Beautiful.
luv that fox; sly one; have a good day
much love…
Traveling by train is one of my favorite things to do. I am smitten with the Czar, researched it all, only looking for an in to make i happen. Great read. >KB
I love the haibun and the prose turn in the end (reading a book) is surprisingly good ~
The trans-Siberian railway; thousands of kilometres of birch taiga – like Finland only more of it … smiles. Thanks for sharing this, Bjorn – the American Sentence is fabulous.
ahh… cool capture. had a fox in the driveway last month. he wouldn’t let me take his pic. maybe next time.
There is something truly beautiful about being comfortable enough to be silent with someone. I treasure those relationships. I’m rather fond of foxes too. This painted a lovely atmosphere.
Very clever combination… and it’s gorgeous.
I could hear the Trans-Siberian orchestra in your ear buds, brother; a nice use of Haibun + American Sentence; a clever dude poet you be, sir; thanks.
Watching passing tress is the language of love and commitment. Full of insights and depth.
Nice subtle capture of the monotony of the train ride …and the introspection of the couple.
I am always happy to read your posts on this TSR-trip … I love your haibun and that nice poetry-form ‘american sentences’, thanks for sharing.
I like how you recognize the living trees.
By the way, you are so clever putting the American Sentence in here..missed that the first go-round.
That was so beautiful and charming. 🙂 Gotta love the little creatures in the world.
Very vivid write, Bjorn!
I love the feeling of being comfortable enough to be silent…and I love this poem.
I can be entertained by the most mundane…looking for a glimpse of a wild creature out in nature is one of them. Could hear the clackety-clack of the train…and love that last line.
Can relate to this Bjorn. Many a time a journey in a moving vehicle can bring surprises! Wonderful write!
Hank
The art of doing nothing but something you enjoy,
I love how I can really see what is going on here. I especially loved the line about the book where the reader is heading for another direction than the one you guys are moving towards to. Beautiful words. 🙂
Oh! That is completely captivating!
Comfortable enough to be silent. That is the best feeling. And allowing a book to take us to where we are not going. Lovely work!
Boredom is never blessed for me – I banish it with books. Well done on the 55 word limit!
Bjorn, you always manage to covey “wonder.” I love that about your writing.
I think your American sentence describes the fox’s expression very well
Comfortable enough to be silent…wonderful words. Beautiful writing.
I love your American sentence. Perfect description of the fox. (i’d be looking out the window, too, and then bury myself in a book).
Some time ago we learned of a literary device from Sam Peralta called “conflation” in brief, combining two seemingly unrelated subjects into one piece, so that it blends and makes its own sort of sense. I was reminded of that as I read your tale of train and fox. Well done!
Ah yes.. The fox and the train creates its own image.
lovely imagery! intriguing
I adore the idea of feeling comfortable being bored together – watching her look out the window… just very sweet.