Temple 11 Haiku
splayed heart whispering wisteria salve dripping upon the soul dripping upon the soul warm hands on skin rhododendron namaste ********** Written for Carpe Diem #396 Continue reading Temple 11 Haiku
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Temple 8 Haiku
touch of mercy from the heart a lotus blooms gently kissed petal soul held in her arms cradled singing lullabies eternal sleep ******* Written for Carpe Diem #393 Continuing the pilgrimage…on to the 8th temple Kumadaniji Continue reading Temple 8 Haiku
Temple 1 Haiku
palms turned to heaven give receive hands closed at heart inward journey out close eyes bow head Mara cries from the Vulture our song drifts along breeze lift away earth pain hummingbird wings kiss my soul healing vibrations ***************** Written … Continue reading Temple 1 Haiku
Inward Journey
feet guided by faith whispering breeze calms mind heart opens inside out don’t look steps ahead think only as each foot lands focus on present each one will appear eighty-eight begins with one first step lead by faith ******** Written … Continue reading Inward Journey
Seeking
journey of spirit bare soul brushes through tall grass heart whispers prayer ******* Written for Carpe Diem and *gasp* I didn’t write a haibun Continue reading Seeking
Eyes Wide Shut
With eyes wide shut I am drawn to the voices in the distance. The gentle hand of laughter caresses my skin then pulls me to stand. I look around and as I feel my breathe pause, the sights and sounds … Continue reading Eyes Wide Shut
The Flight
Sweet little butterfly, your love is gone. Too soon he was taken from you and now your delicate wings are heavy with grief. I reach out my hand but you pull away binding yourself in onyx threads of mourning. Your … Continue reading The Flight
Reaching
I close my eyes and let the rhythm of the drums rise up from my feet and consume my body. My left foot moves to the beat and soon the right one follows. I hear the wind instruments drift along … Continue reading Reaching
Deja Vu
I walked along in a dream and touched the flowers I had never seen. Their aroma washed over me and I was swept along to a place that seemed familiar. My journeys have never brought me to this part of the world and yet I feel at home. I allow the warmth to embrace me and songs of the birds fill my heart. Each sweet bell rings and releases thousand of memories. I pull each note down and upon it rides an image. Different reflections looking back at me. Could they each truly be me? hourglass of time dancing across … Continue reading Deja Vu
Enkindle
My eyes turn from your gaze and I know it is to hide my shame. Please do not look too close, for you will see what truly resides in my heart. A fevered glow of embers burn deep inside me and no amount of tears will extinguish them. You reach for my hand and I pull back my scorched fingers. Your loving touch pains me for I have painted with fire and those scars still remain. You lay your hand upon my branded heart that forever carries the pain I caused you. You lean in close as your lips brush … Continue reading Enkindle
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