Written for Carpe Diem Haiku Shuukan. The emphasis is on GRACE (enlarge your capacity of compassion) as defined by Joan Halifax, a Zen Buddhist.
G Gathering attention
R Recalling intention
A Attuning to self other
C Considering
E Engaging
Our host writes:
after the rain
that sweet perfume of the earth –
cherry blossoms bloom
© Chèvrefeuille

hot summer showers
cools pavement on city streets
a homeless soaks her feet
a homeless soaks her feet
giddy like a young child
splashing with delight
splashing with delight
hot summer showers
fragrance of city parks
© Tournesol ’15
There’s not much better than the smell after rain x
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I know, eh? grass and wet soil smell like a new beginning.
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oh yus indeedy!
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Thanks kiddo:)
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Ah, nice.
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Bless you for your lovely visits:)
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Very well done! :0)
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thanks so much:)
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