In exploring new and old poetic expressions, I came across a Tanka. Similar to the Haiku or earlier Hokku, it used a defined set of syllables (5-7-5-7-7) along with a overarching thematic. In the case of the Tanka, it was…
Monthly Archives: October 2013
An Ode to Dr. S
Tagged with: Cat in the Hat, children, Dr. Suess, emotions, ethics, Haiku, journey, moral play, moving forward, poem, symbology, Tanka, Theodor Seuss Geisel
Posted in Poetry
Posted in Poetry
Out of Many, One
Rice planted field Magpie sings a thousand hymns Raindrops fall as one
Life’s Journey
There are many paths through the forest and down to the sea. Each one carries a unique individual who sees the world through their own eyes, their own perceptions, and their own heart. These journeys started with one special step,…
Tagged with: Buddha, Great Teacher, growth, individual, Jesus, journey, life, life journey, Mohammad, path, pathway, self, teaching, universal, walking meditaition, web of life
Posted in Musings
Posted in Musings
Self-Harmony
There are any number of paths and sermons that discuss harmony. Virtually every religion, philosophy, and/or sect has a view on who we should live in harmony with, how it should be done, and what force drives it. Many times…
Tagged with: harmony, life, moving forward, pathway, peace, reflection, self, self-actualizaition, self-harmony
Posted in Musings
Posted in Musings
Iguaçu Falls
The Iguaçu Falls lies on the border between Argentina and Brazil in South America. The falls divide the Iguaçu River into the upper and lower sections. While the river itself flows through Brazil for the majority of its course, the…
Nian Xióng Hall 