Poetry ~ Waka
on an ancient path
sacred simulation
way of the cross
on an ancient path
searching for answers
forgiven
sacred simulation
praying for forgiveness
bow in thanks
way of the cross
remember the sacrifice
on this ancient path
© Tournesol ’15
through the darkest hour
every tree top in the forest
adorned with a star © Ese
through the darkest hour
every tree top in the forest
adorned with a star
echoes of rustling leaves
trees shudder in mourning
grief deferred
rising star beams with joy
la renaissance
© Tournesol ’15
We are inspired Kala Ramesh Morning Prayers at Carpe Diem
morning prayers
the rising sun between
my hands © Kala Ramesh
evening devotion
sun sets in my world
rising in the east
~
rising in the east
chanting meditation
mantra to Amma
© Tournesol ’15
sleepless nights
crawl like caterpillars
owl gives a hoot
© Tournesol ’15
How this prompt “nudity” reminds me of my children when they were little. The children were born in the country and so they experienced a freedom you don’t necessarily have in cities and suburbs. When we moved to the suburbs my son, who was five, was invited to go swimming at a neighbour’s house. Of course he was a pratical young boy who knew he would be uncomfortable the rest of the afternoon if his bathing suit was wet…
sweet innocence
jumps in the pool naked,
bathing suit’s dry
© Tournesol ’15
such a malice
cherry blossoms in full bloom
the Spring wind!
© Chèvrefeuille
such a malice
cherry blossoms in full bloom
the Spring wind!
gusts rip such soft petals
sprinkling pink on park grounds
pacific wind
competes with silk beauty
on Stanley Park
some still cling to branches
braving these ocean winds
© Tournesol ’15
standing guard,
the weeping willow flaunts
the floral garden
I breath in nature,
the weeping willow shows off
a crow caws
© Tournesol’15
dormant nature
sun gently nudges
slumber stature
children’s toys alive, awaiting
chortling patiently in hope
© Tournesol ’15
Written for Justine’s challenge at Eclectic Corner – Splash of Colour
This effort to be gently guided by the rules below. Jazzy at Thoughts & Entanglements thought it might be fun. Of course, there are nominees. And yes, I asking you to jump on board with this fun challenge. Of course if you do decide to participate it has to be fun, not a chore…
RULES
Write about love using only 10 lines.
Use “love” in every line.
Each line can only be 4 words long.
Nominate 10 or so others who are up for the challenge.
Let them know about the challenge.
Title the post, Love in Ten Lines
Include a quote about love (i choose to affix my own)
love can be painful
life sans love wounds
lovers love sundry ways
lustful love is hot
passionate love can grow
fire in love sizzles
love endures many hardships
challenges make love grow
long-term love is sweet
child`s love a treat
(haiku) (Quote)
compassionate love
sustains humans worldwide
feeds on kindness
(c) Tournesol ’15
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My daughter loaned me her car for the weekend. It was a bit of a surprise to have such huge wet snowflakes though in such mild weather but by noon the sun was shining and it was glorious.
I had not driven on the highway in over six months. I was so unused to driving and usually I like to speed on spring highways, but this morning, I drove calmly and leisurely. I hardly noticed cars passing me. I listened to music and just enjoyed the drive. The further I drove, I reached more country and even farm houses and barns looked beautiful.
snowflakes dust my path
driving on the highway
melt in puddles
mid-day sun
more than smiles
sunbeams make my day
driving… on cloud nine
daydream like a silly teen
springtime in the air
(c) Tournesol ’15
