Monday, February 10, 2014

CD 397 Shozanji Temple 12



chants end brings quiet
my eyes open, the flower
only holds white petals
heaviness weighs in my heart
where has kaeru bounded to?
white petals held hope -
frog hops on my foot, looks up
expecting calm care
relief cools and fills my heart
kaeru teaches emptiness
is temporary
but necessary for growth -
quietly I chant

©JP/davh
kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers
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4 comments:

  1. ChèvrefeuilleFebruary 10, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    A wonderful post Jules ... I enjoyed the read and had to read it more than once ... just because of its beauty.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    I like the first one the best.

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  3. Magical Mystical TeacherFebruary 11, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    I'm imagining the soothing quality of the chanting...

    Pilgrims’ Filling

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2014 at 11:41 PM

    Love them all, especially that first one!

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