CD 400: Hatsumisakiji Temple 24

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-400-hatsumisakiji-temple-24.html

Kaeru is empty -

nature allows some mothers

freedom to not know

the exact breathe of offspring

frog friend rests in my pocket

freedom to not know

exactly what is around

the next bend, I walk

the exact breath of spring off

in the distance floral notes

the next bend, I stroll

listening to birds chatter

- filling my senses

(the last two verses are late additions...)

©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 77 Santiago / St. James

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-77-pilgrimage-to-santiago-de.html

kaeru grows wider, fat

dining on hand fed lotus

a pond offers relief

we are all children seeking

the rebirth of every day

a pond offers relief

and a place to lay her eggs

under calm clear sky

©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 399 Tatsueji Temple 19

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-399-tatsueji-temple-19.html

rain creates mud path

I pause, kaeru splash dances

frog feet make patterns

haiku for pilgrims to read

and interpret, life lessons

frog feet make patterns

natural calligraphy  

delighting Jizo

©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

CD 398 Jorakuji Temple 14

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-398-jorakuji-temple-14.html

return to the path

the journey is our focus

kaeru rides I walk

*

all things are cycles, seasons,

lives, even the universe

*

kaeru rides I walk

remembering the way home
is the excursion

©JP/davh

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

CD 397 Shozanji Temple 12

http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2014/02/carpe-diem-397-shozanji-temple-12.html

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

CD 396 Fujiidera Temple 11

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CD 396 Fujiidera Temple 11

kaeru still limping

I place frog gently onto

large chrysanthemum

wisteria delight, fills

my nostrils, stone guards listen

large chrysanthemum

bed and pillow for my guide

quietly I chant

©JP/davh  

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers

CD 395 Kirihataji Temple 10

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I believe for now

kaeru has adopted me

wise green guide rides free

we hear clear waters flowing

whispering over moss stones

wise green guide rides free

listens while I attempt to

interpret our dreams

©JP/davh

kaeru = frog, return in Japanese

Also is a lucky symbol and related to travelers