In exploring new and old poetic expressions, I came across a Tanka. Similar to the Haiku or earlier Hokku, it used a defined set of syllables (5-7-5-7-7) along with a overarching thematic. In the case of the Tanka, it was…
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An Ode to Dr. S
Tagged with: Cat in the Hat, children, Dr. Suess, emotions, ethics, Haiku, journey, moral play, moving forward, poem, symbology, Tanka, Theodor Seuss Geisel
Posted in Poetry
Posted in Poetry
Life’s Journey
There are many paths through the forest and down to the sea. Each one carries a unique individual who sees the world through their own eyes, their own perceptions, and their own heart. These journeys started with one special step,…
Tagged with: Buddha, Great Teacher, growth, individual, Jesus, journey, life, life journey, Mohammad, path, pathway, self, teaching, universal, walking meditaition, web of life
Posted in Musings
Posted in Musings
Iguaçu Falls
The Iguaçu Falls lies on the border between Argentina and Brazil in South America. The falls divide the Iguaçu River into the upper and lower sections. While the river itself flows through Brazil for the majority of its course, the…
Sun Thief
Winter soul frozen– Old diary lies open, Snow white raven flies.
Tagged with: emotions, Haiku, individual, journey, memories, raven, reflection, self, sun thief, white raven, winter
Posted in Poetry
Posted in Poetry
Sins Long Past
Dog days summer heat. Orange blossom in bourbon– Past sins remembered.
Spring Dreams
Willow in blossom. Butterfly spreads wings in air, Dreaming of springtime.
Miracles and Wonders
Many of us walk through life looking for the big miracles. Just like the parables and stories tell us, the light shining from the heavens, the true love in a tower, or the cure all for our ails. As we…
Tagged with: disbelief, doubt, journey, life, meditaition, miracles, reflection, simplicity, symbology, wonders
Posted in Musings
Posted in Musings
Sunflower Home
What follows is a very special Haiku for a very special resident of the Retreat. This is in honor of the decision to move from guest to resident. Sunflower summer- Sunflower sits shadow tree. Wind [light] morning [early] smell good.
Tagged with: ASL, community, growth, Haiku, individual, journey, life, love
Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized
Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized