grasping solitude -
the many thoughts that can be
written on the wind
-- gillena cox
Carpe Diem #405, Zenjibuji (Temple 32)
It maybe well here to note the use of words in Zen, the way in which silence and speech are one thing. In all true Zen language and conversation, that is to say, whenever two minds are really in communion, any given word connotes its logical opposite as well. So if we say "selflessness", it means, in conjunction, "selffulness". "Loneliness" is also a state of interpenetration with all other things. Thus Basho (1644-1694) says, aspiring to be in this state:
ah, Kankodori,
deepen thou
my loneliness
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29 comments:
Truthful.
__Often there is such value in solitude while collected thoughts are recorded in a 'wind blown' memory... mine. _m
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beautiful thoughts … sailing on the wind Gillena.
Beautiful. Your words are like wisps of clouds on a blue, blue sky...
This is such a nice haiku ... the solitude in it is very strong.
Love the Haiku - and the photo that goes with it. It's a perfect explanation of what it's like to be "alone" with one's thoughts - ephemeral as they are.
Fantastic haiga and well penned haiku ~ beautiful! ~ thanks, xxx
artmusedog and carol
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solitude - companionship, and yes i can find each within the other - so cool!
Or on the melting snow...
I wish I could ID feathers.
The birds nesting in my porch eaves drop some that they try to weave into their nests. Or the ones in the yard. Maybe one of these days...
there is another thought -
Identify feathers :)
I adapt to winter by dressing in layers. Not quite mud, like the frogs in the nearby creek.
Thanks for your visit to my CD pieces and the Flash Fiction. I enjoy writing. ~ Poetically yours, Jules
Thoughts written on the wind...a gentle image.
Without a doubt my favourite of all time, your brilliant artist dear Gillena
Thank you for your appreciation Laura
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Thank you Kristjaan for your appreciation
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Happy you dropped in Celestine
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Thank you for your appreciation Lou
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Thanks Carol happy you stopped by
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Thank you for your appreciation Lenora
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Happy you stopped by Jules
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Thank you for your appreciation Maggie
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Thank you Lorraine
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One of your best haiku, Gillena.
Thanks Rita
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Solitude's wind
Sought after combination
Thoughts become clearer
Appreciating solitude as a privilege. Rightfully yes it tallies! Nicely Gillena!
Hank
Thank you for sharing Anne
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Thank you for your appreciation Hank
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A lovely haiku
Adelaide
Thank you Adelaide
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