So We Can Breathe

Summary

This web content presents a haiku inspired by the prompt "dry" in response to a challenge from Helen Cassidy Page, celebrating the life-giving summer fog for coastal redwoods and the ability to breathe.

Abstract

The website features an image of a foggy forest, setting the scene for a haiku that was written as a creative response to a challenge issued by Helen Cassidy Page. The haiku, which consists of three lines, reflects on the vitality that summer fog provides to dry coastal redwoods, emphasizing the importance of this natural phenomenon for the trees and, metaphorically, for human breath. The author also encourages readers to explore Helen Cassidy Page's own haiku, which was penned in honor of C Hardin Hansen's birthday, by providing a link to the piece on Medium.

Opinions

The author appreciates the beauty and significance of natural elements like fog and its role in sustaining the life of redwood forests.
There is a sense of connection between the natural world and human existence, as implied by the parallel between the redwoods' need for moisture and human need for air.
The author holds Helen Cassidy Page's work in high regard, prompting readers to seek out her haiku as an example of her talent and the celebratory nature of the piece.