CD 422 Temple 63

CD 422 Kichijo-ji Temple 63

kaeru from the ground

looks up; has eyes for alone

for her guardian

a warrior of simple

words; taming chants; a *prayer

for her guardian

scribes haiku forms devoted

to their pilgrimage

~~~

*pray-er; one who prays

two syllables :)

(c) JP/davh

CD 421 Hoju-ji (Temple 62)

CD 421 Temple 62

frog accepts water

from many holy fountains,

drinks from my wet palm

contented kaeru returns

to my pocket, closing eyes

drinks from my wet palm

of soothing compassionate

dreams; frog accepts sleep

(c) JP/davh

CD 420 Temple 60

CD 420 Yokomine-ji Temple 60

resting, empting

thoughts before we two enter

the quiet temple

kaeru and I gaze into

each others jewel-like eyes

the quiet temple

resonates, illuminates;

wisdom of Buddha

(c) JP/davh 3.11.14 for 3.13.14

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 Quote: 'life'

carpe-diems-use-that-quote-4-leonardo

a renga: ‘life’

eve visions replay

wanting to see the daylight

some recognition

just a little credit for

the art that you place in view

painted with a brush

sculpted with symbols that mean

you lived, are alive

(c) JP/davh

CD 419 Senju-ji Temple 58

CD 419 Temple 58

trying to focus

the stationary wheel now

spinning before me

dreamscape kaeru transforms, glows;

compassionately reaches

slows the spin to stop

embraces me, gives me hope

allowing focus

(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 418 Taisan-ji Temple 52

CD 418 Temple 52

I attempt stillness

chant; Om mani padme hum

my jewel vibrates

kaeru resonates in tune

magnifies my desires

my jewel vibrates

my invisible soul is

by the Buddha seen

©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 417 Ishite-ji Temple 51

CD 417 Temple 51

at Stone Hand Temple

kaeru hops onto my lap

I inspect features

each bump I have come to see;

recognizing myself there

I inspect features

contemplate silence, whisper

thanksgiving for us

reaching these destinations

each one a success to pass

thanksgiving for us

taking a smooth stone from her

webbed foot; Buddha sighs

©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 :)