CD 410 Kanjizai-ji Temple 40

CD 410 Temple 40

I take kaeru out

to wet her skin, let her stretch

in a safe rock pool

reflecting our rough skin, and

my silver white braid we see

in a safe rock pool

beautiful women of age

Buddha sees our hearts

©JP/davh

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD 409 Enco-ji Temple 39

CD 409 Temple 39

grateful acceptance

sisters attempt charity

on the pilgrim trail

kaeru listens to hens chirp

their words like feathers flutter

on the pilgrim trail

brothers accept alms, and bow

one more bowl of rice

©JP/davh

2.28.14

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD 408 Temple 38

CD 408 Kongofukuji Temple 38

hidden kaeru sighs

some do not like webbed feet

green can be jealous

of those things others want that

they have not, nor understand

green can be jealous

I adore my frog jade green

kaeru understands

some will find joy in new things,

discovery, history

kaeru understands

comes out to play when welcome

smiling with great joy

(c)JP/davh

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD 407 Iwamoto Ji Temple 37

CD 407 Iwamoto Ji Temple 37

kaeru believes birds

have their place, and stays safely

in my pocket now

willow, wisteria too

kingfisher and ayu play

in my pocket now

breathing with caution, kaeru

only smells the river

five great Buddhas of wisdom

know that frogs must hide sometime

I drop crumbs from toast

into my pocket hoping

kaeru will like jam...

and the fly caught in the sweet

frog stays out of bird, fish sight

kaeru will like jam...

with a delicate insect

for her morning meal

©JP/davh                           

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD 406 : Yakushi Nyorai Temples 33-35

Temples 33, 34, 35 to Yakushi Nyorai, the Buddha of Healing and Medicine.

http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/yakushi.shtml

MANTRA IN JAPANESE

おん　ころころ　せんだり　まとうぎ　そわか

On Korokoro Sendari Matōgi Sowaka

Simplified Trans.= Om. Heal Heal Hail to You

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-406-to-catch-up-on-our.html

revering healing

respected Buddha tells all

fear not, I am here

kaeru hops slowly then sits

before my feet, waits quietly

fear not, I am here

I chant, Om, Heal Heal (breath, then)

Hail to you. (repeat...)

©JP/davh

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD : 405 : Zenjibuji Temple 32

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-405-zenjibuji-temple-32.html

enjoying this road -

seasons will arrive and change

frogs burrow in mud

to run from danger, escape

the harsh howling winter wind

frogs burrow in mud -

kaeru sleeps in the pocket

near my pilgrim heart

©JP/davh  

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD Special 78 St. James

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-special-78-pilgrimage-to.html

a deck is spread there -

secrets in a humble stack

truth unfolds slowly

kaeru hops on the child’s

game - laughter harmonizes

truth unfolds slowly

as a frog kisses the queen

of hearts two faces

often we only see one

side of nature reflected

we shield sensitive

hearts seeking the hidden truth

fearing the worst news

forgetting the silent prayer

of the speechless animals

fearing the worst news

kaeru just croaks, pips and chirps;

magical music

©JP/davh          2.19.14

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD 404 Chikurinji Temple 31

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-404-chikurinji-temple-31.html

with a joyful hop

another arrival begs

a new simple chant

kaeru courageously sings

of love lost and found in sound

a new simple chant

reflecting unseen rainbows

coloring the world

©JP/davh                     2.18.14

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD : 403: Zenrakuji Temple 30

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-403-zenrakuji-temple-30.html

in the dawning light

the temple guard dogs greet us

soft growls resonate

as if harmonizing chant

calling the soul sun within

soft growls resonate

kaeru blinks at the stone eyes

seeing the depth there

in the living carved stone guards

where some might see ghosts of life

seeing the depth there

imagining one long breath

as I hold my own

©JP/davh      

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD 402 Kokobunji Temple 29

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-402-kokobunji-temple-29.html

imagining you

kaeru, friend as Green Tara,

you protecting me

who, what else rests in your soul

infinite voiceless lessons

you protecting me

I cradle you, childlike -

I learn compassion

©JP/davh

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)

CD 401 Kongochji Temple 26

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-401-kongochoji-temple-26.html

after a full day

tired, my muscles aching

kaeru expects care

green friend favors her limp leg

slow to heal or just cautious  

kaeru expects care

speaks with her blinking wide eyes

I forget myself

stone Medicine Buddha sits

with carved eyes meditating

I forget myself

happily tending to my

little amphibian  

who continues to bring luck

for us, a pair of pilgrims

little amphibian

resting in my hand, I sigh

after a full day

©JP/davh 

Note:

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

kaeru is my companion guide on this journey

We are both ...female :)