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 :)
Poor little frog beware of the temple dogs.
ReplyDeleteCan hear the fierce growl of the dog and letting go breathe of your own ~ delightful haiku ~ definitely 'jewels of wisdom' ~ thanks,
ReplyDeletecarol and artmusedog
www.acreativeharbor.com
Love the unexpected appearance of the frog in your set!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully composed Jules ... I like the way how you have created your own style.
ReplyDeleteIndividual voice can be a good thing :)
DeleteOr is it just that I am a rebel? Either way I have fun.