Poetry Friday: Chocolate Haibun

I'm posting my Poetry Friday offering early this week. I'll be traveling on Friday, visiting the niece and nephews mentioned in the poem below.This is my first attempt at a haibun. It has also been forever since I shared a "random conversations" post. I wanted to capture the way an everyday moment (shopping) transformed into a moment of unexpected connection with a stranger. Haibun -- because of its leap from prose to haiku -- seemed a good fit. Has anyone else tried the form? What do you think about its hybrid style?Cheer DownBy Laura ShovanA quick stop at the local chocolatier. It’s Hanukkah, and I’ve had my eye on their white chocolate unicorn lollipops for my niece and nephews. What would be a brief transaction – customer, clerk – shifts when a George Harrison song begins to play. He is our favorite Beatle. Under the banter, recognition that each of us is settled down, grounded and calmed, by the same music.Dusk on Main StreetGray light, brown bagSaffron trufflesIf you are ever in Maryland, the chocolate shop is Sweet Cascades in Old Ellicott City. Their truffles are divine.And if you'd like to listen to George perform the song referenced in my poems title, you'll find him here.See you next week when it's my turn to host Poetry Friday. I'm attempting Mr. Linky for the first time. Fingers crossed!