Memory cave
Tangolunda Bay, Huatulco, Oaxaca, México
©Adriana Citlali Ramírez, 2014
The entrance to the past is here. What’s inside? The snake that once enchanted you? Will it bite you this time? I wonder if its venom will evoke colours and visions, or just pain. Maybe the past will show itself as it was meant to be. Memories trapped in oblivion might be relieved. Were they good?
Is past worth traveling for? –Close your eyes…
The memory cave
lies on a sandy beach
… awaits pristine
_____Adriana Citlali
I-III-MMXVI
For Haibun Monday #8 | dVerse.
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When space is silence... 
March 1, 2016 at 8:19 pm
The thought of travelling to the memory cave can both scare and enchant me… love the thought provoking haibun.
March 1, 2016 at 9:20 pm
It’s funny, Adriana, but this prompt has gotten me searching my own “memory cave”. So many thoughts are coming to the fore. Things I haven’t thought in a long while are suddenly inspiring. Thanks for this piece of worded wonder. It inspires!
March 1, 2016 at 9:24 pm
I’m taking a similar trip these days, Walt. Best of luck with yours. 🙂
March 2, 2016 at 1:11 am
It is frightening to go into the cave but so mysterious and filled with adventure ~ I have seen one with pristine and white sands & beach ~
I say – go for it ~ Have a good week Adriana 🙂
March 2, 2016 at 1:33 am
Love that question..is the past worth travelling for… well maybe sometimes it is best left behind!
March 2, 2016 at 2:49 am
This reads like a chant, like lovely (and complex) guided meditation.
And yes, I closed my eyes when I read the line. 🙂
March 2, 2016 at 12:57 pm
Yours is a really nice compliment. Thanks a lot!
March 2, 2016 at 8:35 pm
Oh that enchanting snake… I think with time it does lose it’s power…
March 2, 2016 at 9:20 pm
I love the idea that memory is a place to venture to. Love the snake as a visual metaphor, excellent!
March 2, 2016 at 11:20 pm
What an interesting journey that would be!
March 4, 2016 at 4:01 pm
I want to go inside and explore! What an interesting write!
March 8, 2016 at 5:44 am
Memories past
Memories preSent
Memories Future..
one aLL
now..
now..:)