Friday, February 28, 2014

CD 409 Enco-ji 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 :)

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4 comments:

  1. LauraFebruary 28, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    beautiful!

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  2. WabiSabiFebruary 28, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    I can't imagine what it is like for those (Buddhist) monks to be completely dependent on the goodness of others for their food. Pretty brave!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 1, 2014 at 1:24 AM

    liked your tanka...and interesting to know about kaeru!

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  4. ChèvrefeuilleMarch 1, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Very nicely written Jules ...

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