Poetry ~ Waka
awakening
stretching high above
touching the sun
©Tournesol’17/01/12
[…] “There I was, being reborn, wanting to be bathed both inside and out by the immense sun that was shining and that was asking me to continue to grow more.” […] (Source: The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho)
semence mijote
bourgeon en douceur
patience d’ardeur
seulement au moment propice
épanouir en beauté
©Tournesol’17/01/11
Mike Talbot put so much energy translating this, I decided to translate the thoughts here:
sprouting seed
budding ever gently
genuine patience
just, at the right moment
blossoming gracefully
©Tournesol’17
The postman finally delivered Paulo Coelho’s The Pilgrimage yesterday. Paulo was so anxious to meet his guide that he almost gave himself away to the first man he met at the well, a cunning man who offered to find his sword for him. Paulo found that idea tempting so he could return to Brazil and deal with his business. Finally his guide arrived asking him a question which was the password and Paulo responds with the keywords.
under blue skies
blinded by golden star
imminent clouds
under blue skies
under the rubble
children still hide
blinded by golden star
dreaming of miracles
unaware of demons
imminent clouds
providing storms
also lessons
Petrus, his guide warns him to be watchful for there will be more demons along the path. And then his guide gave Paulo a lesson on humility when they were discussing miracles. Petrus explains that the path to knowledge is not only open to intellectuals and thinkers but to everyone including the common people.
vanity clouds vision
on the path of knowledge
the heart sings
©Tournesol`17/01/11
Written for CDHK – Miracles and CDHK – Recklessness
that first cry
newborn suckles on her breast
lifetime commitment
that first cry
life changing
pulls the heartstrings
newborn suckles on her breast
life’s sustenance
body and soul
lifetime commitment
animated and tearful
a mother’s bliss
©Tournesol’17/01/10
Life slows down
body breaks down messaging
forewarning the soul
mindfully fighting with heart
urge to purge ill thoughts
misconceptions
naively misreading
actions d’autrui
projecting their anger
sorrow stews needlessly
work life mantra
relationships askew
Lokah Samastah
Sukino Bhavantu
Shanti Shanti Shanti
/© Tournesol’17/01/10
Daily Moments Jan 10 misread intentions Tanka
Mantra: wishing happiness and peace to mankind worldwide.
Dedidicated to Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma)
ghosts in the trenches
soft breeze from the mountains
watching over me
ghosts in the trenches
whisper deeds of loss
and victory
soft breeze from the mountains
birds singing along the road
to Santiago
watching over me
transcendental moment
spirits show the way
©Tournesol’17/01/07
CDHK ~ first steps to Santiago
Change in Progress (Free Verse)
baking for change
stir a secret recipe
adding fixings that range
from rising
to explosive
from upsetting
to chaotic
unions
to schisms
disagreeing
to backbiting
rising to a degree
never really ever
ready for the decree
searching for results
win wins
or win lose
only wounds that need healing
delusions no longer standing
all on bended knees
asking what have we done?
no time to point fingers
mae culpa mae culpa
responsibility lingers
to one and all
not all but one
to one and all
Hopeful aftermath (Tanka – Senryu)
blending ideas
sentiments and politics
metamorphous
paths of polarity
travelling side by side
travelling side by side
empathy and understanding
meet at the middle
© Tournesol’17/01/06
candles
flickering in your eyes
create shadows
outlining curves
and exposed tones
©Tournesol’17/01/05
wise old woman
faithful gatekeeper
giving her blessings
too old to walk the path
mumbling her last Hail Mary’s
©Tournesol’17/01/05
CDHK Carpe Diem #1116 Saint James Scallops
They set sail early in the morning leaving Venice- en-Québec to meet friends in Vermont for a picnic. He steered the cat keeping the mainsail taut. There was a soft breeze in the morning at barely ten knots but by noon it had dropped. They might not get to Grand Isle in time. He lowered the sail and leaned back and let her tack the jib searching patiently for a puff here and there. For the first time in years, the children were at their grandparents and they were finally able to talk without interruptions.
couple sets sail
nature whispers softly
lagging with a purpose
the cosmos grants a still day
soulmates connecting
©Tournesol’17/01/05
Carpe Diem #1114 Arrival (at Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port)
Tournesol dans un Jardin 